The day the music died.

[PJSprog]

I had the fortune of meeting Bob Weir when I worked for St. Louis Music. He was a Crate amplifier endorser. Super nice guy.

I was never a big Grateful Dead fan, but I certainly appreciate their influence on modern live music.

 

[WinterDeere]

Also never a big fan of the Dead, but obviously we can all recognize the huge influence this band had on many others. The guy is getting his due in NYC!

 

[caver]

Francis Buchholz former bassist for the Scorpions has passed.

Former SCORPIONS Bassist FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ Dead At 75

Francis Buchholz, the original SCORPIONS bassist who provided their rhythmic heartbeat during their ascent to global superstardom, passed away yesterday at the age of 75. His family confirmed that he died peacefully following a private battle with cancer. Buchholz was the original bass player...

blabbermouth.net

 

[WinterDeere]

Francis Buchholz former bassist for the Scorpions has passed.

Former SCORPIONS Bassist FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ Dead At 75

Francis Buchholz, the original SCORPIONS bassist who provided their rhythmic heartbeat during their ascent to global superstardom, passed away yesterday at the age of 75. His family confirmed that he died peacefully following a private battle with cancer. Buchholz was the original bass player...

blabbermouth.net

Fun 80’s band. “Vee are zee Scorpiaaans, and vee vill rrrock you!”

 

[Jstpssng]

Fun 80’s band. “Vee are zee Scorpiaaans, and vee vill rrrock you!”

Like a hurricane!

 

[tacticalturnip]

Winds of Change was my personal favorite.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Seen them twice in concert, technically the 2nd time was behind the stage while parked across the street but had a good view.(wasn't planned, just happened to be driving past)

 

[QRTRHRS]

67 years ago...

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

 

[WinterDeere]

67 years ago...

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

But hey, we got at least one great song, out of it!

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

67 years ago...

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

Just drive through there Thursday last week. I think about that everyone I go through there. I was born in 1961 but grew up with my dad playing Buddy Holly all the time

 

[Cub 7274]

Chuck Negron 3 Dog Night passed...83

 

[Jstpssng]

67 years ago...

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

And that's how you started this thread, ten years ago amd some change.

That was of course the day that Buddy Holley died. Lately though, we are losing some of what I would term "our generations" greats. David Bowie, Glenn Fry and a number of actors.

With a leap of faith, I get the feeling that many of the members are more or less my vintage (65)? If so, going back to the crazy days of the late sixties and early seventies, no matter what, we had some great music. Certainly much better than what IMHO is being made today. It seems like rock songs try to hard to cover to many themes, country is for those that cannot make it in the rock world, etc, etc.

Anyway, we are barely into the new year and everyday we hear of someone that once was (or perhaps still is) relavent passing on. RIP

 

[bigtiller]

But hey, we got at least one great song, out of it!

I remember watching an interview McLean did on TV sometime after that song became a big hit. It was at least an hour long and he explained the meaning of every verse on that song. It was interesting...I'd like to see it again.

 

[rontaki]

I remember watching an interview McLean did on TV sometime after that song became a big hit. It was at least an hour long and he explained the meaning of every verse on that song. It was interesting...I'd like to see it again.

Thanks for piquing my interest in this classic
Here is a lead-

The Straight Dope: What is Don McLean's song "American Pie" all about?

The Straight Dope: What is Don McLean's song "American Pie" all about?

web.archive.org

 

[bigtiller]

Thanks for piquing my interest in this classic
Here is a lead-

The Straight Dope: What is Don McLean's song "American Pie" all about?

The Straight Dope: What is Don McLean's song "American Pie" all about?

web.archive.org

Wow, thanks for finding this.
It's amazing what 50 years can do to the ol memory banks.
Now I have no idea who I was watching on TV back then.
And here is the official word from Don McLean... I think, maybe??

THE LAST WORD (PROBABLY) ON "AMERICAN PIE"

Dear Cecil:

As you can imagine, over the years I have been asked many times to discuss and explain my song "American Pie." I have never discussed the lyrics, but have admitted to the Holly reference in the opening stanzas. I dedicated the album American Pie to Buddy Holly as well in order to connect the entire statement to Holly in hopes of bringing about an interest in him, which subsequently did occur.

This brings me to my point. Casey Kasem never spoke to me and none of the references he confirms my making were made by me. You will find many "interpretations" of my lyrics but none of them by me. Isn't this fun?

Sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence. --Don McLean, Castine, Maine

 

[Hay Dude]

Chuck Negron 3 Dog Night passed...83

I remember that group. Really under rated IMO.

“Easy to be Hard” such a great song. Very deep. “Celebrate” “Out in the Country” pretty cool, too.

 

[caver]

Brad Arnold singer of 3 Doors Down died from cancer.

 

[Hay Dude]

One last thought about Chuck Negron. He found Jesus Christ long before he died.

Even if that doesn’t mean anything to you, listen to some of the interviews on You Tube he did.

The man had an incredible life filled with both tragic lows and soaring highs.
He was abandoned at 8 years old by his single mom to a foster home where he witnessed unspeakable horrors. He received a full scholarship to play D-1 college basketball. He never did drugs or drank until after college and he was invited to sing for 3 Dog Night. He had a 4 octave voice. Despite having millions, he wasted all of his money on drugs to the point of being broke, destitute and living on the street. After over 30 attempts at breaking his addiction, he finally succeeded and rebuilt his life. The damage done to his body was COPD and the loss of a lung, which damaged his voice, but he kept singing.


I was highly entertained & enlightened by his life story. You should check out his interviews. I revived my interest in 3 Dog Night. An extremely under rated rock band that sold more records and had more #1 hits than any rock group in the world between 1969 and 1971. I used to think of them as a rock group my considerably older sister liked, and now I can understand why.

They sold 50 million records in 3 years. To put that in perspective, Beyonce sold 30 million over the course of 10 years.

 

[masseyrider]

I guess he ain't going to be sniffing Napalm again any time soon.
Great actor.
The best Frank Burns.
Tender Mercies you old entertainer.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Neal Sedaka has passed at age 86 years old. His many hits were covered by many others. His voice held out into his 80's.