McLean, 77, wrote an essay for CNN about "American Pie" in 2009, noting that his appreciation for Holly's music partially inspired the song: "Buddy's death, for me, an impressionable 13-year-old ...

Some Buddy Holly songs: "Peggy Sue," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Not Fade Away," "Words of Love." ...

12 - Van Zeiler wasn't born until decades after legendary musician Buddy Holly died in a 1959 plane crash at the tragically ... the Crickets, became famous with songs that included "That'll Be the Day ...

Weezer released its self-titled debut. The band can be seen—not really looking like a band—on the front cover against a plain blue backdrop, giving the album its unofficial title. It arrived a month ...