American singer-songwriter (1936–1959).

Born September 7th, 1936 in Lubbock. ^[ref]

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 22 years old in Clear Lake (aircraft crash). ^[ref]

Buddy Rich

Born September 30th, 1917 in Brooklyn.

Died April 2nd, 1987 at 69 years old

Ritchie Valens

Born May 13th, 1941 in Pacoima.

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 17 years old

The Big Bopper

Born October 24th, 1930 in Port Arthur.

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 28 years old

Hank Williams

Born September 17th, 1923 in Mount Olive.

Died January 1st, 1953 at 29 years old

Ricky Nelson

Born May 8th, 1940 in Teaneck.

Died December 31st, 1985 at 45 years old