THE CRICKETS from left: Joe B. Mauldin, Buddy Holly and
Jerry Allison. 

Charles Hardin “Buddy” Holley
(September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959)

Singer-songwriter Buddy Holly was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s
rock and roll. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the
Great Depression.

During his short career, Holly wrote and recorded many songs. He is often
regarded as the artist who defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup of
two guitars, bass, and drums. He was a major influence on later popular
popular music artists, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling
Stones, and Eric Clapton,

Charles Robert Watts (June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021)

(FoxNews) – Celebrity tributes to Rolling Stones drummer
Charlie Watts poured in on social media after the band
announced his death.

The musician “passed away peacefully in a London hospital
earlier today surrounded by his family,” a representative for
Watts confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday.

The band also confirmed his death on Twitter.

Stars from Paul McCartney to Ringo Starr shared tributes to
the musician on Twitter.

Musician Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a co-founder of the legendary
funk band Kool & the Gang, died Saturday in New Jersey. The cause
was not disclosed.

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Irving Berlin
(May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989)

Composer and lyricist Irving Berlin is widely
considered one of the greatest songwriters
in American history.

Guitarist Duane Eddy had a string of hit records produced by Lee Hazlewood, which were noted for their characteristically “twangy”
sound, including “Rebel-‘Rouser“, “Peter Gunn“, and “Because
They’re Young“.^[ He had sold 12 million records by 1963.

Duane Eddy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1994, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2008.