February 2nd in rock 'n' roll history

[NightTrain]

48 years ago: Atlantic Records signs the Coasters, and rushes to release their first record, "Down in Mexico," written by new Atlantic writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. (1956)

47 years ago: Fats Domino sings "Blueberry Hill" and "Blue Monday" on Perry Como's television show. (1957)

45 years ago: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper make their last onstage appearances during the GAC Winter Show tour, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. (1959)

[acmavm]

1. Man, has it been 45 years since those three died. Oh God, I'm old.

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[NightTrain]

2. Perhaps, but think of all the amazing times you've lived through!

If you're old enough to remember 1959, then you've experienced firsthand so many important historical events that a person my age (37) has only ever read about or seen in documentaries. In a way, I kind of envy you!

[Shanty Oilish]

5. Envy us the music

The times... :shrug:
But oh! the music!!

[flamingyouth]

3. And for something completely different

I believe today is the anniversary of Sid Vicious's death as well.

[Shanty Oilish]

4. Not to mention Boris Karloff

(Played the monster in Frankenstein)

[Kat45]

6. Yup, 'cause tomorrow is "the day the music died"

It sucks to have that be the noteworthy event that is always mentioned on your birthday! :(

[NightTrain]

7. Kinda like having your birthday on September 11th, I would imagine.

:(