Don McLean wrote his epic 'American Pie' as a tribute to Big Bopper Richardson, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly and the loss of Rock N Roll's innocence. Why was the plane crash that took their lives so significant, and what were the effects of that loss? Join us as we explore each of the artists, their rise to fame, and the tour that would lead to their deaths. 

Check out the full playlist with each song discussed in this episode below:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sY321qwMHkCW2o0wdrveK?si=7c8c61cf641d4906