A series recalling rock and pop's greatest and seminal moments.
The death in 1959 of Buddy Holly, aged 22, signalled rock'n'roll's first tragedy. Stuart Maconie recalls the fateful February plane crash that also claimed the lives of the Big Bopper and Richie Valens. With input from Hank Marvin, Bob Harris, Phil Everly, Cliff Richard, Johnny Black and Keith Richards.