Monthly Archives: February 2014

Today in Music History, 1945

Today in music history, 1945: Bob Marley was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica. He was a founding member of the Wailers, formed in 1963, enjoyed a successful solo career, and introduced reggae music to the world. Marley was a faithful … Continue reading

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The Day the Music Died

Today in music history, 1959: J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens perished in a plane crash after leaving Clear Lake, Iowa. Holly had chartered a plane after the heating system of the Winter Dance Party Tour bus … Continue reading

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