The day the music died.

[Frankenkubota]

That was of course the day that Buddy Holley died. Lately though, we are losing some of what I would term "our generations" greats. David Bowie, Glenn Fry and a number of actors.

With a leap of faith, I get the feeling that many of the members are more or less my vintage (65)? If so, going back to the crazy days of the late sixties and early seventies, no matter what, we had some great music. Certainly much better than what IMHO is being made today. It seems like rock songs try to hard to cover to many themes, country is for those that cannot make it in the rock world, etc, etc.

Anyway, we are barely into the new year and everyday we hear of someone that once was (or perhaps still is) relavent passing on. RIP

And I believe Ritchie Valenzuela痴 and The Big Bopper. I loved Ritchie Valenzuela痴, even if I can稚 spell. I think it痴 funny the words spell check comes up with.

In the movie, a coin was flipped and the winner got the last seat on the plane while the other guy had to take the bus.

American Pie

 

[MossRoad]

Eddie Van Halen dead at 65.

 

[MossRoad]

Obituary: Eddie Van Halen Dies At 65 : NPR

 

[Diggin It]

Wonder how Valerie's taking it. They were quite close for a while.

 

[MossRoad]

Wonder how Valerie's taking it. They were quite close for a while.

Quite close? They were married for 26 years!

 

[Diggin It]

Yeah, but not all married people are as close as they were.

 

[lman]

I like Bob Wills...

George Strait is right behind him.

 

[Frankenkubota]

Wow

One of the best

RIP

 

[Jstpssng]

That one is making me feel old. While I enjoyed the band I was never really a fan; yet I feel like I came of age along with Van Halen... and like any male my age, remember when Valerie was one nice looking lady. :cool2:

 

[caver]

I woke up from an afternoon nap to see this on Waste-Book. The health rumors have been out there for at least a year. He influenced a lot of players including myself. A neighbor turned me onto VH1 right after it came out. It was way different than what was out there and I liked it. I never saw them in concert but thought about going when they reunited with Roth. I looked at ticket prices and said ehhhh I'll pass.