Big Bopper

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American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and disc jockey. He was an early star of rock and roll, probably best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace". Killed in a plane crash, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died".

b. October 24, 1930 (Sabine Pass, TX, USA)
d. February 3, 1959 (Clear Lake, IA, USA)

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Chantilly Lace

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2

Crazy Blues

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3

Little Red Riding Hood

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4

Let's twist again

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5

Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor

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13 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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1959
1958

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February 2, 1959

Winter Dance Party

Surf Ballroom

Clear Lake, Iowa, United States

  • 1. Chantilly Lace

  • 2. The Big Bopper's Wedding

  • 3. Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor


February 1, 1959

Winter Dance Party

Riverside Ballroom

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States


January 31, 1959

Winter Dance Party

Duluth Armory

Duluth, Minnesota, United States


January 30, 1959

Winter Dance Party

Laramar Ballroom

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States


January 29, 1959

Winter Dance Party

Capitol Theatre

Davenport, Iowa, United States

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