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Day the Music Died

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Etymology

Coined in 1971 by singer-songwriter Don McLean, in his song "American Pie".

Definitions

  1. February 3rd, 1959, the day when American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie…

    February 3rd, 1959, the day when American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

  2. Any other day perceived in an extremely sad light, especially one in which a musician or…

    Any other day perceived in an extremely sad light, especially one in which a musician or musicians died, or in which negative consequences to the music industry were otherwise caused.

    • Frank Sinatra's death marked the Day the Music Died.

  3. Alternative letter-case form of Day the Music Died.

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