Don McLean's "American Pie" says it was the day of the 1959 plane crash which killed, among others, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper.
(If you don't know, this was a VERY BIG deal when it happened.
See this link for more info: http://www.fiftiesweb.com/crash.htm )
Let's update this by sharing what artist's death was the "Day the Music Died" for you.
Thanks!
2007-10-25 04:37:35 · 24 answers · asked by Abby O'Normal 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
When Jeff Buckley and Stevie Ray Vaughn died :(
2007-10-25 04:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by VenusdeMilo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
None yet. I think when Dave Matthews goes will be that day for me.
I know for my dad, it was Ronnie Van Zant and the other members of Lynyrd Skynyrd's death when the 'music died' for him. It is hard when someone close to you dies, but it is also hard when such a source of inspiration passes away as well.
2007-10-25 11:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by colormecolorado 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the overall musical loss, I'd have to go with the previously mentioned Death of Lennon.
2007-10-25 12:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by apocalypso blues 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When John Lennon was shot. Ruined any chance of a Beatles reunion ever happening.
2007-10-25 11:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess for me the most profound was the loss of John Lennon. But the music is never really 'dead' for me. Listening to music is a part of my life, and always will be.
2007-10-25 12:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by makeloans2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The day Freddie Mercury of Queen passed. RIP, Fred.
Sandy :O)
2007-10-25 12:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There were so many awesome talents that have passed away I cannot declare just one or two or three....
Yet, for every star that is snuffed out another begins to shine. Just when I think there is not any talent left someone takes my breath away.....
Peace.
2007-10-25 12:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The day Milli Vanilli gave back their Grammy's.
I kid.
Gotta be the murder of John Lennon.
2007-10-25 11:42:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When Stevie Ray Vaughn died. I was at his last concert in Wisconsin. Very sad day.
2007-10-25 11:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The day John Lennon was assassinated.
2007-10-25 11:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by mahoganychik@yahoo.com 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋