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Story summary
- On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, during their Winter Dance Party tour.
- Don McLean called it "The Day the Music Died" in his song "American Pie."
- The loss reshaped the American music landscape, inspiring future musicians and leaving a lasting legacy.
- The crash led to changes in how authorities notify next of kin about deaths.
