"THE TRUE BUDDY HOLLY STORY" ROCKHALL of FAME HISTORY*

The ROCK 'n' ROLL HALL OF FAME HISTORY of "THE WINTER DANCE PARTY" told by Dion.
The true story of the Plane Crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper.

[@justsayin502]

I would like to thank Dion DiMucci for presenting the events of that ill-fated tour in such a concise, thorough and entertaining manner. Dion is a class act all the way.

[@pjneslo8979]

You done Buddy, Ritchie,The Big Bopper & Roger proud with keeping their memory alive...Well said story, I admire you Dion- God Speed!

[@sherwinstradling5113]

For years I respected Dion's talent, a real natural. Now I have to say I love this guy. So sincere and real.

[@danx2234]

Dion is the most under-appreciated artist. I really wish he got the respect that he has rightly earned.

[@pauldrummond225]

Dion tells it straight and he is a class act, his love for music and his own talents really should get more praise, fabulous artist.

[@freddyg1692]

The Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper legacy lives through you Dion! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us.

[@FRANKIESIXTOES]

This is a fascinating account of the Winter Tour on which Buddy Holly died. . Dion reveals a great deal about Buddy Holly which hasn't been heard before.

[@newage44]

Just belatedly watched most of this today as I had read first hand most accounts in the papers which were just black and white MEH reports. Dion brought most of this home to me again. As for any discrepancies, this is an extemporaneous, first hand story telling and not scripted in any way. It's Dion telling it thru his life experience and at a time of personal tragedy in his life. Also, Dion was, by his own accounts, taking drugs at this time of his fast paced career; and so any errors in his memory should be gently overlooked as his recollections, and melancholy recounting, is so meaningful to him and heartfelt. Love you too, Dion!

[@chums772]

remembering buddy holly, ritchie valens, and the big bopper tonight. February 3, 2023

[@garyglover6767]

I was very fortunate to see Dion at the front row In mayfield, oh years back with my bride of now 55 years, and he was fantastic then in his sixties...many folks don't know how huge Dion was when he was much younger in both the 50's and 60's...thank you sir, for all your great tunes.

[@RG-ja34sep]

I now fully realise why Dion was one of the headliners on that ill fated tour.

[@KeithGreenshields]

Dion should have a podcast! I could listen to his stories all day. This guy would be awesome having guests from the past to the present re-living the memories.

[@snakemansnakes1]

First-class recount of an unforgettable period in the history of popular music.

[@randywhite6468]

I have lived in Lubbock for over 40 years now, and I know many musicians that knew, and played with Buddy in the 50's, and I knew his brother Larry and his neice Sherry. I would be willing to bet money your getting the straight story here from Dion. That very guitar he speaks of, is here in this town today in the Buddy Holly center on 19th and I-27. I have also worked in avionics for years, and I am myself a pilot. A guy from Iowa was in our shop one day in the 1990's, and he told me all about that pilot, Dwyers Flying Service, and about the crash. Changing that artificial horizon may have had some to do with it, sure. But I was also told Roger Peterson was just one of those pilots that DID NOT know his own limits. He had already failed two instrument check rides, and was not Instrument rated by the Civil Aeronautics Board, (now the Federal Aviation Administration). The man I talked with said it was a big deal to Peterson to fly the three stars, that he didn't turn down the flight, when he really had no business taking off in weather like that. In fact he said at least one other pilot from the area had already turned the trip down that night because of weather. I've known a few pilots like that over the years, and they are all dead now, its an old story in general aviation. Dion's story is also completely consistent with what Waylon Jennings, (who was Buddy's bass player on that tour) told me himself, sitting across the table from him one night in the early 90's at Stubb's BBQ right here in Lubbock. Waylon said from the start, that Buddy chartered the plane for the headliners, not the band members, and that Dion won the toss, but gave up his seat to Ritchie because he was so sick. Ritchie had never flown before in his life, and was scared to death to fly because of an accident when a midair collision happened near the school he was going to as a kid. Waylon told me, it was suppose to be Dion on the plane with Buddy and J.P. Now I have heard the story about Tommy Allsup too. But I have only heard that from Tommy himself. All I can tell you is, that is NOT what Waylon told me in the early 90's. Now it is true that Buddy had Tommy's ID at the crash...... But as far as I can tell, Dion has it straight with everything I have ever been told over the years, by people that were either there, or very close to the ones that were there......

[@NevadaBoss]

The best hour I've spent in many months....thanks Dion for sharing your heart.

[@martinhall60]

Dion, you are an amazing person ,musician and songwriter. Thankyou so much for your music. God bless you always. Keep on rocking.

[@SeggyFlun]

Excellent tribute, Dion. Very moving and sincere. Thanks for sharing.

[@Fhjyfb]

I’m 38 and just know getting into Buddy holly’s music I really like it I enjoy watching these videos about him he was a very talented young man

[@larryb8022]

Dion, I just like to tell you that your music will never die, in fact it’s like blood in the veins that keeps us going and you sir are a true legend❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻🥁🎹🎼🎼🎼

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

So many narratives over the years about that tragic night, but Dion's look back on that tour is the best I have heard. Highlights the fragility of life.....money, fame, and all that goes with it won't replace a life. God rest their souls.