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The One Minute Music Book Club: Come On Baby, Rock, Just Rock: The Story of Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens accomplished a lot in his 17 years. But then, on February 3, 1959, he had the misfortune of getting on a single-engine plane with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper and met his fate in an Iowa cornfield. It was the infamous The Day the Music Died.

If you’re fascinated by these stories, Come On Baby, Rock, Just Rock by Corey Long is a good one. It also offers a look at the early days of rock’n’roll.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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