Buddy Holly Crash Site IA

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Description: Dedicated fans make an annual pilgrimage to the crash site, located north of Clear Lake, where the tragic plane crash occurred on February 3, 1959, claiming the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. The crash site is situated approximately 5 miles north of Clear Lake on Gull Avenue, just beyond the intersection of Gull and 320th Street. This location holds significant historical and emotional importance for fans and admirers of these iconic musicians, serving as a place of remembrance and tribute to their enduring legacy in the world of music.

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• • Alan P.
  • 2024-01-22T18:17:48.289431+00:00
  • There is also a museum at the ballroom in Clear Lake, IA