American Pie, dedicated to Buddy Holly, is a notable album by singer-songwriter Don McLean. Recorded at Record Plant Studios (demolished) in New York City, the record includes such hits as "American Pie (The Day the Music Died)" and "Vincent". - AsNotedIn
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| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959/02/03 | Ritchie Valens | Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and their pilot Roger Peterson are killed in a plane crash less than 6 miles from Mason City Municipal Airport, 0.4 mi E of Gull Ave near 315th St. | Clear Lake | Iowa | The Day the Music Died | ||
| 1959/02/03 | Buddy Holly | Died | Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and their pilot Roger Peterson are killed in a plane crash less than 6 miles from Mason City Municipal Airport, 0.4 mi E of Gull Ave near 315th St. | Clear Lake | Iowa | The Day the Music Died | |
| 1959/02/04 | Don McLean | Performer | Don McLean learns of Buddy Holly's death while folding newspapers for his paper route | The Day the Music Died | |||
| 1971/00/00 | Don McLean | Performer | "American Pie" album is released | ||||
| 1971/05/26 | Don McLean | Performer | Don McLean records his song "American Pie" (The Day the Music Died) in honor of Buddy Holly | The Day the Music Died |
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