Robert G. Smits Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Probably not many of us are old enough to remember the event. I was a freshman at Iowa State University and a Buddy Holly fan. Memorialized in "American Pie". A good article can be found on Wikipedia if interested. Although not auto related it involved a mal functioning Tour bus and a plane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I think we can all benefit from singing a few "dirges in the dark"..........with the top down and the dim glow of our gauges on a warm summer night........... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Here's a link to a fairly short and to the point article on the crash that appeared a year ago in "Plane & Pilot": https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/the-day-the-music-died/ There are three aviation acronyms that are not defined in the article. Ever mindful of increasing irritation with undefined acronyms voiced elsewhere on this Forum, I offer these brief definitions: IFR: Instrument Flight Rules, govern requirements to fly in bad weather or conditions of limited visibility. VFR: Visual Flight Rules, cover visibility requirements for flying "visually" without reference to flight instruments such as artificial horizon, etc. IMC: Instrument Meteorological Conditions means weather so bad that the pilot can't fly using external reference points such as the visible horizon. To legally fly in IMC, the pilot must be "instrument-rated" according to the Instrument Flight Rules. Regards, Grog Edited February 3, 2021 by capngrog add some information of aviation acronyms (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cole Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Buddy Holly's 1958 Impala was discussed on this forum 11 years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Sad indeed. I found this interview interesting. Don McLean On The Meaning Of ‘American Pie’ | Studio 10 - YouTube Chevy to the levy (just to keep the auto theme) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, JACK M said: I found this interview interesting. Don McLean On The Meaning Of ‘American Pie’ | Studio 10 - YouTube Chevy to the levy (just to keep the auto theme) Always loved the song. (still do) The interview was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Waylon Jennings always said is was the luckiest flip of a coin he lost, but it still haunted him. dave s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, SC38DLS said: but it still haunted him. One of the stories is that when Buddy Holly found out that Waylon had given up his seat on the plane he said "I hope your feet freeze on the bus". Waylon is reported to have replied "and I hope you crash" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Robert G. Smits said: One of the stories is that when Buddy Holly found out that Waylon had given up his seat on the plane he said "I hope your feet freeze on the bus". Waylon is reported to have replied "and I hope you crash" and Waylon Jennings regretted that remark over and over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Buddy Holly wrote some classic rock tunes during his 7 year career that are still covered by other artists. That is his legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Rock and Roll history has always fascinated me. I grew up in south-central Michigan (Battle Creek) during the early 60s when Del Shannon was singing at the Hi-Lo Club there. My college roomie was a DJ at a local radio station and he had a couple of hours in the late evening with his own show - "Teen's Platter Party." After my first career (USN) I went work in HR for a large healthcare company, and one morning (anniversary of "the day the music died," I walked in and casually asked the receptionist if she knew what day it was. Of course she did not, but at lunch-time, she proudly announced she'd figured it out. She knew there was a rock-and roll connection somewhere because I was always talking about and playing the music in my office. Well, the next day, when I came in she asked me "what's today's question?" Thus began a six month long Rock and Roll trivia contest in our office. I'd send out three questions before leaving work on Friday evening and people could use the weekend to come up with answers. We had almost a hundred percent participation and everyone had a blast - even having in-office luncheons to listen and talk about it. What amazed me was the number of younger people who were so enthusiastic. It's music that lasts forever. Oh-almost forgot to keep it car related, so be sure to listen to the right kind of music on your antique car radios. My 67 GTO has Ronnie and the Daytona's on a loop playing "the anthem" (Little GTO). Terry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Terry Bond said: It's music that lasts forever. Funny you say that because it is so true. My wife and I moved a lot for the first 15+ years we were married. When a song comes up that we recognize it instantly brings back memories of the place we were living when that song was popular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Here's a good ole song with Waylon and Buddy together. Probably one of my favorite songs by both of them and I don't even speak the language Jole Blon - Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly and King Curtis - YouTube Edited February 6, 2021 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 On 2/5/2021 at 7:42 PM, 30DodgePanel said: Waylon and Buddy together. Thank you for introducing me to a very early Waylon. My favorite Buddy Holly is still "Peggy Sue" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojh Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 A local theater had an excellant cast for musicals, it was a very small theater and they'd do the 'Buddy Holley Storey' at this time of the year and it ended with a single spotlight on the airport flight controller trying to raise the pilot. It was a powerful performance. R.I.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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