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Ritchie Valens
Feb. 3, 1959
Rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed when their chartered plane crashed near Mason City, Iowa, en route to a show.
(credit: Last.FM)
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