The Day The Music Died Memorial
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A giant pair of thick black glasses mark the tragic demise of a trio of rock and roll legends.

📜 Memorial marking the tragic 1959 plane crash that killed rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
🔍 Commemorates a dark day in American music history with unique monuments.

Why Go

🎶 Pay respects to musical idols at a significant rock and roll site
👓 See unique monuments, including giant Buddy Holly glasses
🗺️ Locals are known to help visitors find the site

Why Avoid

🚶 Crash site is remote and requires a half-mile walk from parking
🌾 Located on private land, though accessible to the public

🅿️ Parking

Available near a trailhead structure on a gravel road.

Last updated 7 days ago

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