American jazz drummer and bandleader (1917–1987).

Born September 30th, 1917 in Brooklyn.

Died April 2nd, 1987 at 69 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).

Buddy Holly

Born September 7th, 1936 in Lubbock.

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 22 years old

Dave Brubeck

Born December 6th, 1920 in Concord.

Died December 5th, 2012 at 91 years old

The Big Bopper

Born October 24th, 1930 in Port Arthur.

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 28 years old

Buddy Ebsen

Born April 2nd, 1908 in Belleville.

Died July 6th, 2003 at 95 years old

Buddy Hackett

Born August 31st, 1924 in Brooklyn.

Died June 30th, 2003 at 78 years old