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Featuring classic blues and the cream of new releases. Plus a session from singer, composer and boogie-woogie pianist Daryl Davis.
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Contributors

Pianist:
Daryl Davis.

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.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stuart Maconie
Interviewee:
Hank Marvin
Interviewee:
Bob Harris
Interviewee:
Phil Everly
Interviewee:
Cliff Richard
Interviewee:
Johnny Black
Interviewee:
Keith Richards

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