On February 3rd, 1959, or more commonly referred to as 'The Day The Music Died', Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and pilot Roger Peterson were killed in a plane crash. Fans can pay respect to the musician by visiting his grave site at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Address: 2001 East 34th Street Lubbock TX USA 79411 1 806 767-2270