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  • Morrissey Plots Unorthodox U.S. Tour, Including Stooges Gig 06/18/2012
  • Celso Chavez, Possum Dixon Guitarist and Key L.A. Player, Dead at 44 05/14/2012
  • Dion Sings the Bronx Blues With Little Steven in New York 02/22/2012
  • Week in Rock History: Janet Jackson Has a Wardrobe Malfunction 01/30/2012
  • Dion Explores Bluesy Side of His Hits and the 'Pain' of Buddy Holly Plane Crash 01/24/2012
  • Fred Milano Dead: Dion and the Belmonts Tenor Dies at 72 01/03/2012
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    Biography

    Valens will forever be known primarily as one of the two rock stars (along with the Big Bopper) who perished with Buddy Holly when their private plane crashed in the midst of a Midwest tour in 1959. At the time, Valens had just established himself as one of the most promising young talents in rock & roll, just missing the top of the charts with his ballad "Donna," and recording a pioneering blend ...more
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