{"product_id":"the-day-the-music-died-book","title":"The Day the Music Died  Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Day the Music Died • Book by Quinton Skinner \u0026amp; Martin Huxley\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Day the Music Died\u003c\/em\u003e by Quinton Skinner and Martin Huxley recounts one of the defining tragedies in rock ’n’ roll history: the plane crash of 3 February 1959 that killed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/search?q=Buddy+Holly\"\u003eBuddy Holly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/search?q=Ritchie+Valens\"\u003eRitchie Valens\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/search?q=Big+Bopper\"\u003ethe Big Bopper\u003c\/a\u003e. Part of the VH1 Behind the Music series, this 128-page paperback explores the lives and careers of three performers whose music helped shape the early rock ’n’ roll era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the backdrop of a gruelling winter tour across the American Midwest, the book examines the circumstances leading up to the fatal flight and the sudden loss of three very different musical talents. Drawing on recollections from relatives, fellow musicians and witnesses, it offers personal perspectives on the performers, their final tour and the lasting impact of the tragedy, including material not featured in the original television programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of classic rock ’n’ roll, this book provides a compact account of an event that became part of music history. Whether your interest lies in Buddy Holly’s songwriting and influence, Ritchie Valens’s pioneering role in rock ’n’ roll, or the Big Bopper’s larger-than-life stage persona, \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Music Died\u003c\/em\u003e brings their stories together in one illustrated paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddy Holly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55792013345097,"sku":"9780671039622","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/The_Day_the_Music_Died_Book_by_Quinton_Skinner_and_Martin_Huxley.jpg?v=1793337460","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/the-day-the-music-died-book","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}