Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died originally appeared on Parade. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were ...

CLEAR LAKE — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has opened the Music Experience Center and a new permanent exhibit honoring the legacy of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.

Sixty-seven years ago today, Buddy Holly stepped into the studio for the final time and recorded one of his biggest hits.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CLEAR LAKE — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has opened a new permanent exhibit honoring the legacy of Buddy ...