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Remembering the Legends: A Pilgrimage Through the Graves of Rock’n’Roll Icons
February 3, 1959, is a date etched in music history as "The Day the Music Died." On this fateful day, rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Iowa. As the years pass, the sites of their final resting places continue to draw fans and historians alike. This article follows a journey through their gravestones, reflecting on their lives and the impact they had on music and culture.