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20th-century American singer, songwriter and guitarist

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Rock-n-Roll Autopsy
American Pie: Don McLean/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 219

Rock-n-Roll Autopsy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 48:08


The boys grab a slice of rock mythology, decode eight-and-a-half minutes of cultural bewilderment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Don McLean's 1971 folk-rock campfire epic, “American Pie.” News items and digressions include a look back at the tragic deaths of the Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens.

History Ignited
Buddy Holly: The Day the Music Died

History Ignited

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 4:42


"Buddy Holly." It's one of the most iconic names in the early days of rock 'n' roll, immortalized in Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire. But why did his brief three-year career leave such an indelible mark on music history?In this episode of History Ignited, we explore the life, the sound, and the tragic end of the "bespectacled boy from Lubbock."We explore:The Sound of Innovation: How Buddy Holly and the Crickets pioneered the two-guitar/bass/drums lineup that influenced everyone from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones.The Winter Dance Party: The grueling tour conditions leading up to that fateful night in February 1959.The Day the Music Died: A look at the tragic plane crash that took Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper," and how it changed the trajectory of American music forever.Join us as we pull back the curtain on this legendary lyric and celebrate the pioneer who helped define the rock 'n' roll era.Thanks for tuning in to History Ignited!

The Adventures of Pipeman
DON McLEAN MARKS 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF "AMERICAN PIE"

The Adventures of Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 37:31 Transcription Available


DON McLEAN MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF “AMERICAN PIE” AS THE SURF BALLROOM ANNOUNCES A 2027 LIFE SIZE BRONZE STATUE HONORING THE ICONIC SINGER SONGWRITERStatue will be installed at the legendary venue where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson played their final showCLEAR LAKE, Ia. (February 3, 2026) — Fifty five years after its release, Don McLean's “American Pie” remains one of the most enduring anthems in American music — a sweeping, eight minute epic that captured a nation in transition and immortalized the phrase “the day the music died.” Today, as “American Pie” turns 55 (1971–2026), McLean is celebrating the milestone on tour while also helping propel a new chapter of preservation at the Surf Ballroom & Museum in Clear Lake, Iowa.The Surf Ballroom — the National Historic Landmark where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson performed on February 2, 1959 as part of the Winter Dance Party tour — announced that a life size bronze statue honoring McLean will be erected on-site in 2027. The statue will stand as a permanent tribute to the songwriter whose work helped carry the story of that night into global cultural memory, bridging generations of listeners, historians and music fans.The new statue is inspired from an existing life size bronze portrait created by acclaimed sculptor Zenos Frudakis (Philadelphia). Originally completed in 1989, the portrait was featured on the cover of McLean's album ‘Classics'. Frudakis, an acclaimed portrait sculptor and lifelong friend of McLean, is known the world over for his statues of Muhammad Ali, Nina Simone, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and many more. He is creating an entirely new statue for public display at the Surf, adding a new landmark for visitors to the historic ballroom and its adjacent museum experiences. The announcement comes on February 3 on the heels of the 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf — the anniversary of the 1959 plane crash that claimed the lives of Holly, Valens and Richardson — a date forever intertwined with McLean's songwriting.“The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation is thrilled that one of our most iconic ambassadors is being honored with a statue at The Surf Ballroom, the site of Buddy Holly's final performance,” said Rick French, chairman of The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation and a national trustee of the famed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “While American Pie was famously inspired by the plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson on February 3, 1959 , it has stood for more than half a century as an anthem to the cultural shifts of our country and is as relevant today as it has ever been.”The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation (TBHEF) works to extend musical education — including songwriting, production, arranging, orchestration and performance — to new generations regardless of income or learning levels. The Foundation also supports emerging artists through mentoring and songwriting retreats, and its Ambassadors receive a replica of Buddy Holly's own Gibson J 45 to encourage new music in his memory.“To this day Don remains one of Maria Elena Holly's closest friends and she was overjoyed to learn a statue is being cast in his honor,” added Peter Bradley, Jr., vice chairman of The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, who is working closely with McLean, his management team and Jeff Nichols at the Surf Ballroom to plan a blockbuster unveiling of the statue upon completion.First opened in 1933 (and rebuilt in 1948 after a fire), the Surf Ballroom continues to host concerts and special events year round and welcomes visitors to explore the site's museum offerings. In recent years, the Surf expanded its educational mission with new immersive experiences honoring the artists and cultural moments that shaped early rock 'n' roll — ensuring that the ‘Winter Dance Party' story is preserved not only as history, but as a living, visitable place.DON McLEAN 2026 TOUR DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):Fri, Feb 06 — Lobero Theatre — Santa Barbara, Calif.Sat, Feb 07 — Saban Theatre — Beverly Hills, Calif.Fri, Mar 20 — Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee — Immokalee, Fla.Sat, Mar 21 — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Melbourne, Fla.Sun, Mar 22 — Savannah Center — The Villages, Fla.Mon, Mar 23 — Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre — Clearwater, Fla.Sat, May 16 — Honeywell Center — Wabash, Ind.Fri, May 22 — Edmond Town Hall — Newton, Ct.Thu, May 28 — Riviera Theatre — North Tonawanda, N.Y.Fri, May 29 — Caesars Circus Maximus Theater — Atlantic City, N.J.Sat, Jun 06 — Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino — Las Vegas, Nev.Sat, Aug 01 — Murphy Theatre — Wilmington, OhioSat, Aug 22 — Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center — Indianapolis, Ind.For tickets and the latest updates, visit DonMcLean.com.Click Here to Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS! Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals.Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?PipemanRadio Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts.The following are the different podcasts to Follow, Listen, Download, Subscribe:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit – Music Interviews & Festivals•Positively Pipeman – Empowerment, Inspiration, Motivation, Self-Help, Business, Spiritual & Health & WellnessClick Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

Pipeman in the Pit
DON McLEAN MARKS 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF _AMERICAN PIE

Pipeman in the Pit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 37:31 Transcription Available


DON McLEAN MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF “AMERICAN PIE” AS THE SURF BALLROOM ANNOUNCES A 2027 LIFE SIZE BRONZE STATUE HONORING THE ICONIC SINGER SONGWRITERStatue will be installed at the legendary venue where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson played their final showCLEAR LAKE, Ia. (February 3, 2026) — Fifty five years after its release, Don McLean's “American Pie” remains one of the most enduring anthems in American music — a sweeping, eight minute epic that captured a nation in transition and immortalized the phrase “the day the music died.” Today, as “American Pie” turns 55 (1971–2026), McLean is celebrating the milestone on tour while also helping propel a new chapter of preservation at the Surf Ballroom & Museum in Clear Lake, Iowa.The Surf Ballroom — the National Historic Landmark where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson performed on February 2, 1959 as part of the Winter Dance Party tour — announced that a life size bronze statue honoring McLean will be erected on-site in 2027. The statue will stand as a permanent tribute to the songwriter whose work helped carry the story of that night into global cultural memory, bridging generations of listeners, historians and music fans.The new statue is inspired from an existing life size bronze portrait created by acclaimed sculptor Zenos Frudakis (Philadelphia). Originally completed in 1989, the portrait was featured on the cover of McLean's album ‘Classics'. Frudakis, an acclaimed portrait sculptor and lifelong friend of McLean, is known the world over for his statues of Muhammad Ali, Nina Simone, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and many more. He is creating an entirely new statue for public display at the Surf, adding a new landmark for visitors to the historic ballroom and its adjacent museum experiences. The announcement comes on February 3 on the heels of the 2026 Winter Dance Party at the Surf — the anniversary of the 1959 plane crash that claimed the lives of Holly, Valens and Richardson — a date forever intertwined with McLean's songwriting.“The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation is thrilled that one of our most iconic ambassadors is being honored with a statue at The Surf Ballroom, the site of Buddy Holly's final performance,” said Rick French, chairman of The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation and a national trustee of the famed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “While American Pie was famously inspired by the plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson on February 3, 1959 , it has stood for more than half a century as an anthem to the cultural shifts of our country and is as relevant today as it has ever been.”The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation (TBHEF) works to extend musical education — including songwriting, production, arranging, orchestration and performance — to new generations regardless of income or learning levels. The Foundation also supports emerging artists through mentoring and songwriting retreats, and its Ambassadors receive a replica of Buddy Holly's own Gibson J 45 to encourage new music in his memory.“To this day Don remains one of Maria Elena Holly's closest friends and she was overjoyed to learn a statue is being cast in his honor,” added Peter Bradley, Jr., vice chairman of The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, who is working closely with McLean, his management team and Jeff Nichols at the Surf Ballroom to plan a blockbuster unveiling of the statue upon completion.First opened in 1933 (and rebuilt in 1948 after a fire), the Surf Ballroom continues to host concerts and special events year round and welcomes visitors to explore the site's museum offerings. In recent years, the Surf expanded its educational mission with new immersive experiences honoring the artists and cultural moments that shaped early rock 'n' roll — ensuring that the ‘Winter Dance Party' story is preserved not only as history, but as a living, visitable place.DON McLEAN 2026 TOUR DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):Fri, Feb 06 — Lobero Theatre — Santa Barbara, Calif.Sat, Feb 07 — Saban Theatre — Beverly Hills, Calif.Fri, Mar 20 — Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee — Immokalee, Fla.Sat, Mar 21 — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Melbourne, Fla.Sun, Mar 22 — Savannah Center — The Villages, Fla.Mon, Mar 23 — Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre — Clearwater, Fla.Sat, May 16 — Honeywell Center — Wabash, Ind.Fri, May 22 — Edmond Town Hall — Newton, Ct.Thu, May 28 — Riviera Theatre — North Tonawanda, N.Y.Fri, May 29 — Caesars Circus Maximus Theater — Atlantic City, N.J.Sat, Jun 06 — Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino — Las Vegas, Nev.Sat, Aug 01 — Murphy Theatre — Wilmington, OhioSat, Aug 22 — Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center — Indianapolis, Ind.For tickets and the latest updates, visit DonMcLean.com.Click Here to Subscribe to Pipeman in the Pit for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!  Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals.Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?PipemanRadio Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts.The following are the different podcasts to Follow, Listen, Download, Subscribe:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit – Music Interviews & Festivals•Positively Pipeman – Empowerment, Inspiration, Motivation, Self-Help, Business, Spiritual & Health & WellnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pipeman-in-the-pit--2287932/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials &  Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

Mike Boyle Restaurant Show Podcast
The Day the Music Died... Feb 7, 2026 - HR 1

Mike Boyle Restaurant Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 41:22


Mike commemorates the anniversary of "The Day the Music Died" - when Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens died, too young, in a plane crash. Later Mike talks about the new Jeff and Bill show, the Lincoln Lawyer, and Mike's contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Out Loud
The Portland-label celebrating Chicano Rock

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 34:07


Like many ideas, it started over a round of drinks. Musicians, Shorty Delgado, James Jones and Joshua Josué were discussing where they stood in the world of music, each of their sounds not classically Country music, Americana and having spanish thrown into the mix, doesn’t make them Tejano either. Thus, Electric Chololand Records was born. An indie-start up record label celebrating Chicano musicians, stories and heritage, with a specialty in Chicano Rock. Delgado is the head of the label, which launched in 2024. Josué is one of the artists under the label whose new album, “Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom,” is a tribute album made up of demos and unfinished songs from artists Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, two musical inspirations for Josué. Delgado joins us to share more on the record label and its creation. And Josué joins us to discuss his music and share a few songs, with performances from Ben Rice, Nick Skalberg, Marilyn Darrel and Yoshi Sheetz.

Talk of Iowa
The music is alive and well at the Surf Ballroom and Music Experience Center

Talk of Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 48:05


The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake is a rock and roll landmark and one of the few historic ballrooms still operating today. Its legacy is closely tied to "The Day the Music Died," when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson performed their final show at the Surf on Feb. 2, 1959, before their fatal plane crash in a field north of Clear Lake the following morning. The Surf has recently expanded with the opening of their Music Experience Center next door, which has artifacts of the three late stars, along with other artists that have performed at the Surf, since it first opened in 1933. In this episode Pete Potts, director of marketing and public relations, and Jeff Nicholas, president of the nonprofit that manages the Surf, give us a tour of the Surt Ballroom and Music Experience Center. We also visit the crash site with Nicholas, whose family owns and maintains the crash site, which has become a tourist attraction for music lovers around the world.

Music History Today
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper Die in Plane Crash: Music History Today Podcast February 3

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 8:08


On the February 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Beyonce performs at the Super Bowl & it's the day the music diedFor more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 What happened on this date in music history03:09 Albums released on this date in music history 04:03 Singles released on this date in music history 04:30 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 05:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 07:31 What's on tomorrow's episode

SWR2 Zeitwort
03.02.1959: Ein Flugzeugabsturz schockiert die Musikwelt

SWR2 Zeitwort

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 4:31


Bei diesem Unglück kam der US-amerikanische Rock'n'-Roller Buddy Holly zusammen mit den Musikern Jiles Perry Richardson alias "The Big Bopper" und Ritchie Valens ums Leben

Harmonious World
Discovering the legacy of Holly and Valens with Joshua Josué

Harmonious World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 22:23


Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Joshua Josué's new album - Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom - and reviewed it. Now I've had the chance to chat with him about what moved him to create this fascinating collection of tunes based around music left behind by Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.Thanks to Joshua for allowing me to play extracts from Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.ukFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

El sótano
El Sótano - Cóctel caribeño para calentar el alma

El sótano

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 59:46


Entrega extraordinaria de 'El Sótano' de Radio 3 con un cóctel apropiado para paliar el frío de estas noches de enero. Un maridaje de sonidos tropicales añejos con la gracia y el ritmo inalterables para poner a punto tus pies.THE REVELS "Conga twist"ROBERTO ROENA "Que se sepa"ORQUESTA HARLOW "Be free"LA LUPE "Fiebre"PETE RODRÍGUEZ "Ilike it like that"LORD INVADER "Me one alone"PÉREZ PRADO "Mambo jambo"LAUREL AITKEN "Last night"SAM THE SHAM & THE PHARAOHS "Wooly bully"RITCHIE VALENS "La bamba"THE BEATLES "Twist and shout"THE SONICS "Psycho"THE TRASHMEN "Surfin' bird"LOS SAICOS "Demolición"AMY WINEHOUSE "Monkey man"THE SPECIALS "Stupid marriage"MADNESS "Shut up"Escuchar audio

Live On 4 Legs: The Live Pearl Jam Experience
Episode 343: Lubbock, TX - 10/18/2000

Live On 4 Legs: The Live Pearl Jam Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 98:56


Like any major arena rock band, Pearl Jam is most known for putting on massive shows in the world's biggest cities. While their shows in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago are always ones to keep an eye out for, America's smaller towns have also gotten the band at their very best. On the 2000 tour, Pearl Jam ran through dates at places they have yet to return to in 25 years such as Albuquerque, Boise, Greensboro and the show we cover in this episode that emanated from Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock is just the 10th largest city in Texas, but still very much a small town in comparison to Dallas or Houston. While Texas Tech grads may argue that the Red Raiders are the most notable thing from Lubbock, most music fans know that it's the hometown of rock 'n' roll pioneer, Buddy Holly. Anyone that knows their rock history knows about the plane crash that took the lives of Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson aka The Big Bopper at such a young age, but what some may not know is the full background of the story. We'll share some of the eerie details of the crash and it's aftermath as we take in a moment of tribute with the band covering Holly's popular song Everyday. We'll run through the entire set and talk a little about the recent death of KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley and his impact on Pearl Jam. Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Contact the Show - liveon4legspodcast@gmail.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz
Episode 87. The Weapon

Rush Rash with Chaz N Schatz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 122:17


This week, Chaz and Schatz welcome the one and only Mike Massé — world-class vocalist, YouTube legend, and full-tilt Rush fan who's brought stadium-sized harmonies to everything from “TIme Stands Still” to “Africa.” In this very special episode, Mike shares his memories of seeing the Signals tour from Florida's Space Coast, and what it meant to watch “Countdown” while the real rockets blazed over Cape Canaveral. And the conversation rockets off the pad into discussions of the upcoming tour, Neil's legacy, poetry-as-lyrics, and whether or not Uncle Gino should run the Vegas odds on “The Weapon” making the setlist.

Looking Through The Glass Onion

Ritchie Valens was only 17 when he rewrote rock and roll with a B-side that outlived him and in 1987, La Bamba brought that story roaring back. In this episode, the McGuigan Brothers trace how Lou Diamond Phillips turned a random audition into a career-defining role, how Los Lobos' version hit #1 worldwide, and how a teen from Pacoima became a forever icon. From studio snapshots to “Producer Kate's Rate”, “Most Beatley Moment”, and “Ryan's A&R Guy”, it's a soundtrack deep-dive that keeps the spirit of Ritchie alive and just maybe, changed our lives along the way.

YOUR NERD SIDE
#20 Actor Lou Diamond Philips, Marvel Zombies, Peace Maker, Halloween

YOUR NERD SIDE "THE SHOW"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 33:27 Transcription Available


Louis Diamond Phillips (né Upchurch; born February 17, 1962) is an American actor, director, and writer. His breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film La Bamba (1987). For his performance as Angel David Guzman in Stand and Deliver (1988), he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture and won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.Phillips made his Broadway debut with the 1996 revival of The King and I, earning a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam. Phillips' other notable films include Young Guns (1988), Young Guns II (1990), Courage Under Fire (1996), The Big Hit (1998), Brokedown Palace (1999), Che (2008), and The 33 (2015).In the A&E/Netflix television series Longmire, he played a main character named Henry Standing Bear. He played New York City Police Lieutenant Gil Arroyo on Prodigal Sonon FOX from 2019 to 2021MCU heroes that could show up in spiderman Brand new dayMCU heroes that could show up in spiderman Brand new dayCaptain America and Spider-Man Have Great ChemistryThe Black Cat May Finally Make Her Live-Action DebutShang-Chi Has an Intriguing Connection to Brand New DayMCU Fans Need an Update on Doctor Strange Sorceress cleaBrand New Day Could Introduce the MCU's Jean Grey (Sadie Sink's casting in Spider-Man: Brand New Day ) Theories run the gamut, from relatively believable postulations that she could play Peter Parker's new love interest, perhaps Gwen Stacy or Felicia Hardy, to outside-the-box ideas that she could be the time-travelling Mayday Parker, Peter and MJ's daughter from an alternate future. One theory that falls squarely in the center of this broad range is that Sink has been cast as the MCU's Jean Grey.Moon Knight Deserves to Return to the MCUAs a street-level vigilante with a penchant for fighting organized crime, Moon Knight would fit remarkably well in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Luke Cage Could Continue the MCU's Latest Street-Level TrendAndrew Garfield's Spider-Man Is Rumored to Return in Brand New DayDaredevil Is the Only Hero Fans Need to See in Spider-Man: Brand New DayWith Jon Bernthal's Punisher already confirmed to play a major role in the film, it seems more than likely that Daredevil will also show up, uniting three of Marvel's most iconic street-level heroes for the first time on the big screen.Peace makerFortnite has pulled the Peacemaker "Peaceful Hips" emote following the latest episode of the hit DCU series, entitled "Ignorance Is Chris," which confirmed Season 2's biggest fan theory. Specifically, the alternate dimension showcased throughout Season 2 of Peacemaker is in fact the Nazi-ruled timeline of Earth-X. Subsequently, the "Peaceful Hips" emoji, which is based on a dance sequence from Season 2's opening dance number, has come under intense scrutiny, leading some to speculate that it is in fact a reference to an anti-Nazi Donald Duck short and/or the Nazi swastika.In a statement released via Twitter on Sept. 28, the official Fortnite Status account noted, "We're disabling the Peaceful Hips Emote in Fortnite as we inquire into our partner's creative intentions in this collab emote. Assuming it's not coming back, we'll issue refunds in the next few days. Sorry folks."

Looking Through The Glass Onion
Physical Graffiti

Looking Through The Glass Onion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 101:46


Physical Graffiti is Zeppelin unleashed. Fifteen tracks, four sides, no rules. From the sleaze of “Trampled Under Foot” to the desert sprawl of “Kashmir”, from their shortest son ever "(“Bron-Yr-Aur”) to their longest (“In My Time of Dying”), it's the full Zeppelin spectrum.Along the way: Bonham's cough left in the mix, a jam with the Stones' Ian Stewart (“Boogie With Stu”), a royalty check mailed to Ritchie Valens' mom, and even a passing airplane on “Black Country Woman.” It's raw, indulgent, and bigger than any band had dared.And on our podcast, we've got it all: Best Track, MVP, Kate's Rate, Matthew's Headphone Moment, Ryan's A&R Guy take and the full McGuigan debate over which side of Physical Graffiti really wins.

The Back Look Cinema Podcast
Ep. 195: La Bamba

The Back Look Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 56:26


Zo is excited to experience the rock and roll concert of a lifetime. Three of the most popular recording artists are about to perform the most heart pumping hits in a lifetime. Buddy Holly, The Big Bobber and, Zo's favorite, Ritchie Valens are set to rock the joint! It's thrilling! It's exciting. The most anticipated song of the night will be Valens performing his incredible crossover hit - La Bamba! Episode Segments00:03:49 Opening Credits for La Bamba starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Rosanna DeSoto00:14:29 Favorite Parts of the 1987 film:  La Bamba00:44:44 Trivia from the music drama:  La Bamba00:51:16 Critics' Thoughts on Luis Valdez's  La Bamba Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

Inelia Benz
[Free 1st Part] The day the music returned...

Inelia Benz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 51:29


As a teen, and until my wreck at 18 years old, I played the guitar, keyboards, drum, kena, electric guitar and bass, xylophone, and sang at a professional level with my band “Incarauteca”. Although at the time I only had the very minimum of formal musical education, only a few years of classical guitar, I was able to play just about any instrument that was handed to me - except for the piano. The piano thing is a story for another day. Although my band mainly played cover songs for Inti-Illimani, Los Jaivas, Violeta Parra, Victor Jara, Clara Solovera and some popular latin songs, lyrics also flowed out of me non-stop. I didn't do anything with those lyrics, mind you.I was a bit of a virtuoso and also obsessed with music. At age 17 I had an experience on stage that I misconstrued as negative: an entire audience of 2000 people cried as I sang my song… “Luchin” by Victor Jara. And, after that day, I stopped singing. In fact, I even developed asthma and was not able to use my breath well enough to sing properly after that. Not understanding human emotions well, I thought I was bringing suffering to the world.So, I just focused on playing musical instruments. That was until age 18 when my decisions caused me to get seriously injured in a motorbike accident in which I died for a few minutes. Thank you brother for insisting and buying me a top of the line full head motorcycle helmet. It saved my life. When I returned to life, it was with brain damage, and damaged arms and broken back. I was not able to hold a guitar or any other instruments anymore. And even if I did manage it, music and numbers were gone from my brain matrix. I was no longer able to access them. That's the day music died for me.I took it in my stride and didn't often think about it very much. But the life I had grown up with, surrounded by instruments, tunes, lyrics and musicians, was over.Have you heard Don McLean's "American Pie"? Better known as “the day the music died.” It was a song released on October 24, 1971, as the opening track on Don McLean's album of the same name. McLean wrote the song about the date February 3, 1959, when an airplane crash resulted in the deaths of American musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson).Although I was born seven years after the death of these musicians, and five years before the release of the song, whenever I heard it, it triggered something major in me. A lot of people have that feeling when they hear that song, even if they don't know what it is about or why it was written.Very soon after I had heard the song for the first time, I realized that it had to do with the dark side of the light/dark reality co-opting (hijacking) the mass-market music industry. It felt to me that no matter how good a singer or band was, eventually they would fall for the “sell their soul to the devil to become famous” offer or be removed from public view. Like most folk, I shook my fist at them and carried on with my life.I loved music, listening, singing along, and playing it. But every time I would buy a single or listen to music on the radio, it was littered with negative messages. Messages that disempowered, that made people addicted to drama, degradation, and just nasty stuff.Mostly, I stopped listening to music.At some point, I received the guidance to learn the violin and the French language. I started doing that and my brain damage started to repair, albeit very slowly.A few years later, I discovered the “Aquacure”, which I used and quickly realized after using it for a few months that it had completely cured my asthma, and the brain damage had started to dissolve. Suddenly, I was able to count and recall numbers and hear notes again… and make sense of them.During our December 2024 live call, when I looked at 2025, one of the items I saw was “the music returns”. I didn't at the time realize the personal nature of that seeing, just the effect this would have on the world at large.For me, it has been a very personal experience. And my personal experience opens the gates for all high-frequency musicians to touch our souls and reach the stars in the way we know is true and real. Music that is divine, empowering, and uplifting while keeping the styles we love, like rock, classical, urban Latin reggaeton, pop, country… There are literally no limits.What exactly happened to me, to bring this about?On July 14th, 2025, I was reviewing an article by the WE awareness. Often I have to work on those to translate them into “human”. A fellow writer had told me that using an AI to proofread things was fast and very helpful. So, I ran the article through an AI. There were a few grammatical items to work on as well as some helpful feedback. Then our cat Brad jumped on my desk, including my keyboard, and brought the whole thing to a standstill. About the same time, Larry was on Facebook and saw an ad about making music with AI. As I complained about the “work” that Brad was doing to my essay, he made a song called “Cat-astrophy” about a cat helping write an essay. We listened to it together and laughed our heads off.At this point, as I was working within the WE awareness, the idea came to run their articles through the AI to get lyrics out of it and then to run the lyrics through the AI that made music. My idea was to create a band that would go into my future book series Daisy Chain and be a part of the world creation and lore of those novels. The band “Glass Daisy” was born.The first lyrics came out of the WE article. As WE looked at them, we saw they needed some heavy editing. So, we did that. I then ran it through the music AI to generate the instruments and a specific synthesized voice. I realized that getting the sound just right was a bit of a challenge. But, after a few hours of tuning and editing the ‘playing of the AI instrument', we (I) managed to do it. You can hear this first song on our podcast “Driving To The Rez,” and the album it will be on is released in September 2025 on ineliarecords.com.Soon after that, the WE showed me that breaking through the communication barrier they had been experiencing when talking to people would be enormously facilitated by the use of our lyrics combined with different styles of music. That is how the various other “artists” were born. Now, the WE speak and sing through: Glass Daisy - Dream Pop, Roxy Vale - Soul Rock, Iron Cedar - Native American Rock, Alicia Avila - Nueva Canción Chilena Rock, Luc Lake - Tech House, Leo Mar - Urban Latin Reggaeton, and Jazzy Stevens - Retro Pop. We also plan to recruit a rap artist, a country singer and jazz/blues singer.On Friday the 12th of September at 1 PM Pacific, I will hold a live event to explain my process, the tools I use, how to use them, and the pitfalls to avoid. Yes, you can click on these AI tools twice and get a song. But if you want a high-frequency song, it is a little more involved. If you want to express your life and experience, it takes some more work. We will also listen to unreleased tracks. Be there or be square! It is also the day I release “Breaking Through The Glass Daisy”, the album that includes that first song and is an integral world-building part of the “Daisy Chain” novels.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/17/25 Dave McGrath & Guida Brown on the Buddy Holly Tour

WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 46:56


In honor of Dave McGrath, longtime morning anchor at WGTD, who retired this past Friday after just over 25 years at the station, we are resharing a memorable interview with him and his wife Guida Brown in which they recount their experience of following the so-called Buddy Holly Tour. This involved retracing the final concert tour of Buddy Holly, which was cut short by a plane crash in rural Iowa on February 3, 1959 that killed Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper.

Vintage Voorhees
Lou Diamond Phillips

Vintage Voorhees

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 7:30 Transcription Available


We talk about today's "La Bamba" anniversary, whether Chavez shows up in "Young Guns 3," and his latest film, "Et Tu."

Le 13/14
Alexandra Vandernoot raconte "La Bamba" de Ritchie Valens

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 5:43


durée : 00:05:43 - C'est une chanson - par : Frédéric Pommier - Au côté d'Andréa Ferreol, elle est jusqu'au 20 septembre à l'affiche du théâtre de Passy à Paris, dans la comédie "Amour, gloire et secret". Au micro de Frédéric Pommier, Alexandra Vandernoot évoque "La bamba" de Ritchie Valens, un tube qui lui rappelle les booms auxquelles elle participait ado. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Breaking Battlegrounds
Fighting Big Pharma and Facing Haiti's Crisis

Breaking Battlegrounds

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 82:05


We kick things off with former Congressman J.D. Hayworth, now spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance. He joins the show to expose Big Pharma's runaway profits—with margins more than twice the average of S&P 500 companies—and their outrageous spending, including $36 billion on direct-to-consumer advertising. Hayworth explains how President Trump has assembled a nonpartisan, pro-American team to tackle this crisis head-on. This is an American problem that demands an American solution, and the people are united in their demand for change. 84% blame pharmaceutical companies for high prices, and they overwhelmingly support reforms to force drugmakers to put patients before profits. Then we're joined by Michael Deibert, journalist and longtime Haiti expert, who just returned from the region. He gives us a look at the current humanitarian crisis, political collapse, and gang violence that has displaced over 1.3 million Haitians. We also hear from Shay Khatiri, a young Iranian-American man who shares his moving personal story of escape and perseverance while raising awareness for the ongoing fight for freedom in Iran. And as always, stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where Brennen shares the La Bamba story—the tragic plane crash that took the life of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Former Congressman J.D. Hayworth is the spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance, advocating for drug‑pricing reforms and criticizing Big Pharma's pricing strategies.-My name is Michael Deibert, and I am a journalist, author and Researcher at the Centro de Estudos Internacionais at the Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. For the more than two decades, my work as a reporter and analyst has focused on conflict, peacebuilding, democratic movements and organized crime, with regional focuses on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, especially Haiti. With my writing here, as with all of my work, I hope to increases awareness of that which binds us together and the common humanity we all share. This kind of reporting, though I believe it is vitally important, is often a struggle financially, being both labour and cost-intensive with very modest remuneration. Please consider supporting this work if you can.-Shay Khatiri is the VP of development and a senior fellow at Yorktown Institute. An immigrant from Iran, he is an alumnus of Arizona State University and the Strategic Studies Department at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. He publishes the Substack newsletter, The Russia–Iran File. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Dissect DJs
Ritchie Valens vs Los Lobos - "La Bamba"

Dissect DJs

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 18:25


Episode 136 throws it way back to 1958 when Ritchie Valens made this classic that still gets played today - "La Bamba", that then Los Lobos imitated in 1987.It's our second ever translation episode (first being Gangnam Style) where we try to decipher what this song is really all about, who did it better, and determine if it might have the best guitar breakdown in music history. LA BAMBA is NEXT!Watch the video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nkMqn8KXu2U

Tavis Smiley
Quetzal Flores Joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:21


Musician Quetzal Flores celebrates the birthday of Ritchie Valens by sharing the journey of his most famous song, “La Bamba,” from African communities in Mexico, to the top of the U.S. charts, and eventually as an anti-racism protest song on the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

En Casa de Herrero
Música: Un 13 de mayo de 1941 nace el cantante Ritchie Valens, autor del éxito "La bamba"

En Casa de Herrero

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:24


Luis Herrero y Felipe Couselo hablan de la carrera del cantante estadounidense.

Music History Today
Stevie Wonder Is Born: Music History Today Podcast May 13

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 9:12


On the May 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the PMRC usher in a new era of censorship and the Rolling Stones make the list twice. Also, happy birthday to Stevie Wonder and Ritchie Valens.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY  PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - ⁠https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

GFBS Grand Forks Best Source
"THAT'LL BE THE DAY"................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 4 #5)!

GFBS Grand Forks Best Source

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 141:51


THIS WEEK'S EPISODE CELEBRATES THE 66TH ANNIVERSARY OF "THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED". WE HONOR THE MEMORIES OF BUDDY HOLLY, THE BIG BOPPER, & RITCHIE VALENS. ALSO WE TAKE A LOOK AT FUNNY MISSPELLED GROCERY LISTS. OUR GUESTS ARE EAST COAST BANDMATES JAY WILLIE & BOBBY T TORELLO!   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access past GFBS Interviews - https://gfbsinterviews.podbean.com/ #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #interview #local #grandforks #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd @THECHAMBERGFEGF #belegendary #followers #everyone #RENEGADERADIO #THEDAYTHEMUSICDIED

History Daily
The Day the Music Died

History Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:24


February 3, 1959. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” die in a plane crash on their way from Iowa to Minnesota.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Sirott
From the archives: The day the music died

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025


On this day 66 years ago (February 3, 1959) a plane crashed in a cornfield outside Clear Lake, Iowa. The crash unfortunately resulted in the deaths of musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), as well as pilot Roger Peterson. The date is now remembered as the “day the music died”. […]

Efemérides con Nibaldo Mosciatti
El día que "murió la música" (1959)

Efemérides con Nibaldo Mosciatti

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 5:23


El 3 de febrero de 1959 los músicos de rock and roll Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens y The Big Bopper (J. P. Richardson), junto con el piloto Roger Peterson, fallecieron en un accidente aéreo en Iowa. Posteriormente, a este día se le conoció como "El día que murió la música" ("The day the music died"), después de que Don McLean se refiriese a él de tal forma en su canción «American Pie» de 1971.

Music History Today
Sid Vicious, Karen Carpenter, The Day The Music Died: Music History In Depth Podcast Jan 29 - Feb 4

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 35:41


On this week's show, the man who defined punk rock, Sid Vicious, burned out but never faded away, Karen Carpenter passed away & brought a disease to the forefront of a nation's attention, famous producer Phil Spector murdered actress Lana Clarkson, & we'll talk about the day the music died and the deaths of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/eating-disorder-hotlines ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY NETWORK PODCAST LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
"His Widowed Bride" - Exploring Widowhood and Resiliency with Lori Tucker-Sullivan

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 55:15


Recovery from the death of a spouse is a lifelong healing process. Each year brings a measure of healing as we move toward being able to reclaim life's joy. Lori Tucker-Sullivan has been widowed for 14 years and shares her journey as she authored her book, I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. https://bit.ly/40hKe9c In this Episode:01:31 - Recipe: Maltese Soppa Tal-armla - Widow's Soup04:25 - The Day the Music Died; "I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride"06:40 - Interview with Lori Tucker-Sullivan49:03 - "Widowhood is More Than..." excerpt from blog Hope Grows in the Wilderness by Alisha Bozarth53:40 - OutroDid you know: "The Day the Music Died" is a term that refers to the plane crash that killed rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. The term was popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song, "American Pie", which may have also referred to Buddy Holly's widow, 7 months pregnant. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

The California Report Magazine
Encore: The Enduring Reign of El Daña, Drag King of the Central Valley

The California Report Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 29:59


Elsie Saldaña still gets nervous on stage, almost six decades after she first started performing as a drag king in the Central Valley. She's the country's oldest drag king, and her first performance was in 1965 at Red Robin, a gay bar in her hometown. She performed Ritchie Valens' “La Bamba” and was instantly hooked. Right then and there, El Daña, her stage name, was born. Saldaña still graces the stage occasionally, but doesn't perform as much as she used to. But she still feels like the stage is where she belongs. This week we're re-airing a profile of El Daña from reporter Celeste Hamilton Dennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a Creep
"The Day the Music Died" The Death of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Richie Valens

What a Creep

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 49:00


What a Creep“The Day the Music Died” Season 27, Episode 10"The Day the Music Died" is a phrase coined by singer-songwriter Don McLean in 1971 in his 8-and-a-half-minute song “American Pie.” The tragic deaths of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959, shocked the world and have been the subject of study for decades. In this episode, I will discuss the lives of the men who lost their lives that night and the harsh realities of life on tour during the early days of rock and roll.Sources for this episode:Britannica Video KCCI-TV “This Day in History”The Day in Weather Fox NewsAll Things CruisingBuddy Holly: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Musicians)  Wisconsin Life.orgTrigger warning: Plane crashBe sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatacreep.bsky.social Facebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Lou Diamond Phillips

Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 19:32


Lou Diamond Phillips is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What would have been if Lou never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he weren't a famous Actor best known for when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the film La Bamba? This Episode is Sponsored By: UNCOMMON GOODS. Take 15% off @ UncommonGoods.com/JOBBER   Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they might have been a duck taper or a box ticker somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Vinyl Radio
Top 5 Latin Pop Songs: Desde Ricky Martin hasta Ritchie Valens - Descubre los Hits en Vinyl Radio

Vinyl Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 28:26


Backstage With Gentry Thomas
Lou Diamond Phillips: Young Gun's 3 is in the works

Backstage With Gentry Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:45


In this exciting episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, we sit down with the legendary Lou Diamond Phillips to discuss his illustrious career and exciting new projects. Lou shares insights about his latest film, Get Fast, giving listeners a sneak peek into the high-octane action and the character he brings to life. He also reflects on his unforgettable role as Ritchie Valens in the iconic film La Bamba, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the impact the movie has had on his career and fans around the world. Additionally, Lou delves into his involvement with the beloved Young Guns series, reminiscing about the classic Western adventures and revealing updates on the highly anticipated Young Guns 3, which is currently in development. This episode is packed with stories, insights, and reflections from one of Hollywood’s most versatile and enduring stars. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with Lou Diamond Phillips, only on Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Upgrade your grooming game with Manscaped's premium tools and products. Use promo code Backstage at checkout for 20% off plus free shipping. Visit Manscaped.com today and experience the best in men's grooming.

Maltin on Movies
Lou Diamond Phillips

Maltin on Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 54:40


Lou Diamond Phillips has an old-school, theater-based work ethic, which is why there's almost nothing he can't or won't do—from appearing on The Masked Singer to imitating the look of Buffalo Bill Cody for his newest film Get Fast, now available on VOD. He doesn't mind that people still talk to him about playing Ritchie Valens in La Bamba because he's (justly) proud of the film and his performance in it, as you will hear. Leonard and Jessie also have a personal connection to this gracious and talented man.

Uncharted: Crime and mayhem in the music industry
The Randy Rhoads-Travis Barker Plane Crashes | 26

Uncharted: Crime and mayhem in the music industry

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 41:25


What do Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, patsy cline, Jim Croce, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Nelson, and Stevie Ray Vaughn have in common? ...they all died when the private aircraft in which they were flying crashed.  Holly, the Big Bopper, and Valens were on a single-engine six-seater Beechcraft bonanza when it went down in bad weather in an Iowa cornfield in February 1959…Cline and two other musicians died in March 1963 when their six-seater piper Comanche…bad weather was to blame there, too. Jim Croce was onboard an 11-seater Beechcraft twin-engine when it hit a tree on takeoff from and airport in Louisiana…fog and pilot error. In October 1977, a chartered Convair CV-240 carrying members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and their crew somehow ran out of gas and crashed into a Mississippi swamp…i tell that story in episode 1 of this podcast. On December 3, 1985, Ricky Nelson was on an old DC-3 when an heater on the plane caught fire and crash-landed in a Texas cow pasture. And Stevie Ray Vaughn was in a helicopter leaving a Wisconsin music festival on August 27, 1990…it ended up all over the side of a ski hill…it was foggy and while the pilot was certified to fly a fixed-wing aircraft under such conditions, he wasn't licensed to fly a helicopter.  There are many more examples, but I think I've made my point.  On this episode, I want take a close look at two more private plane crashes that are still widely discussed…there's the accident that nearly killed blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and killed several other people…and the other crazy story of the aircraft accident that killed Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads. I'm Alan Cross and this is episode 26 of “Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sippin Tea with Joey & Marie
Sippin With La Bamba: Fyre Festival Is Back!?

Sippin Tea with Joey & Marie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 52:35


Our beloved classic "La Bamba" is getting a remake!? This movie has been embedded in our culture! From the iconic performances of Lou Diamond Phillips as the forefather of the Chicano Rock movement "Ritchie Valens", Esai Morales' unforgettable role as his older brother "Bob" to the amazing performance of Rosanna DeSoto as "Connie". This movie is nothing short of perfection! We out way the pro's & con's of remaking such an iconic film!The infamous Fyre Festival is setting up for a comeback!? Yes, this is not a drill lol We break down what we know so far!The VMA's went down last week & we have something to say about the mostly lackluster performances this year.Plus we break down some trailers for the upcoming "Wolfman" & "House Of Spoils" & much more fun! Time to sip some Tea With Joey & Marie!Send us a textSupport the showSocial Media Handles:Tik Tok: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208Instagram: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208 @sippinteawithjoeyandmarieFacebook: @joeybravo208 @aaliyahmarie208 @sippinteawithjoeyandmarieYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sippinteawithjoeymarie5867

The Plug Podcast...Music & More
Episode 145: What if.....The Music DIDN'T Die?

The Plug Podcast...Music & More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 73:17


Bushy and Metal Mike sit down and talk about the Day The Music Died, February 3, 1959.  More importantly, we discuss how things might have changed in the world of rock n' roll music. How important would Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper have become? A plethora of possibilities exist.   If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, leave us a 5 Star Review!

The Mo'Kelly Show
“Iyanu: Child of Wonder” + Hollywood Reboots & Remakes

The Mo'Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 34:34 Transcription Available


ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth conversation with award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe, alongside Story Editor - Brandon Easton, Writer - Kerri Grant, and Supervising Director - Vincent  Edwards; the immensely talented creative team behind the highly-anticipated new Max/Cartoon Network superhero animated-series ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,' which follows a teenage heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity…PLUS – Thoughts on Sylvester Stallone rebooting his '90s Action Classic ‘Cliffhanger' AND Mucho Mas Media & Sony Pictures developing a remake of the 1987 musical biopic ‘La Bamba,' which chronicled the life and career of Pacoima, CA. Rock-N-Roll pioneer Ritchie Valens - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: Who is joining Linkin Park, Toby Keith special tonight, and most awkward dinner scenes!

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 14:51


MUSICDavid Lee Roth tells the Van Halen News Desk (VHND.com) that he's “planning some fun vacations” for the rest of the year. Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has shot down rumors that he's joining Linkin Park. The rumors got started on Monday afternoon when the band's social media said Whibley was had an announcement slated for Wednesday. That's the same day that Linkin Park's mysterious countdown ends, and since Whibley sang with the band at their 2017 tribute show to Chester Bennington...fans put two and two together.  The tribute special Toby Keith: American Icon airs on NBC. Artists include: Luke Bryan, Tyler Hubbard, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, Krystal KeithMOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Channing Tatum hated laundry when he was younger. One of Paul Rudd's very first television commercials is going viral! X users highlighted the vintage 1991 commercial that showed Rudd, in his 20s at the time, showcasing the brand-new Super Nintendo game system on the big screen.  Mucho Mas Media and Sony Pictures are rebooting 'La Bamba', the 1987 film about rock and roll pioneer Ritchie Valens. ·          Director Francis Ford Coppola did NOT want "Megalopolis" to be considered a WOKE production that lectures viewers, so he was particular about the casting.  MISCPrince Harry's memoir Spare will be released in paperback this October.   Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce signed a nine-figure deal with the Amazon-owned podcast studio Wondery for the rights to their popular New Heights podcast AND FINALLYThe 25 most awkward dinner scenes in movies1.       Hereditary (2018)2.       National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)3.       Lars and the Real Girl (2007)4.       Dinner for Schmucks (2010)5.       Beetlejuice (1988)6.       August: Osage County (2013)7.       Meet the Parents (2000)8.       Edward Scissorhands (1990)9.       Wedding Crashers (2005)10.   Back to the Future (1985)AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: Who is joining Linkin Park, Toby Keith special tonight, and most awkward dinner scenes!

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 16:21


MUSIC David Lee Roth tells the Van Halen News Desk (VHND.com) that he's “planning some fun vacations” for the rest of the year.  Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has shot down rumors that he's joining Linkin Park. The rumors got started on Monday afternoon when the band's social media said Whibley was had an announcement slated for Wednesday. That's the same day that Linkin Park's mysterious countdown ends, and since Whibley sang with the band at their 2017 tribute show to Chester Bennington...fans put two and two together.   The tribute special Toby Keith: American Icon airs on NBC. Artists include: Luke Bryan, Tyler Hubbard, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, Krystal Keith MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Channing Tatum hated laundry when he was younger.  One of Paul Rudd's very first television commercials is going viral! X users highlighted the vintage 1991 commercial that showed Rudd, in his 20s at the time, showcasing the brand-new Super Nintendo game system on the big screen.   Mucho Mas Media and Sony Pictures are rebooting 'La Bamba', the 1987 film about rock and roll pioneer Ritchie Valens. ·           Director Francis Ford Coppola did NOT want "Megalopolis" to be considered a WOKE production that lectures viewers, so he was particular about the casting.   MISC Prince Harry's memoir Spare will be released in paperback this October.    Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce signed a nine-figure deal with the Amazon-owned podcast studio Wondery for the rights to their popular New Heights podcast  AND FINALLY The 25 most awkward dinner scenes in movies 1.       Hereditary (2018) 2.       National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) 3.       Lars and the Real Girl (2007) 4.       Dinner for Schmucks (2010) 5.       Beetlejuice (1988) 6.       August: Osage County (2013) 7.       Meet the Parents (2000) 8.       Edward Scissorhands (1990) 9.       Wedding Crashers (2005) 10.   Back to the Future (1985) AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afropop Worldwide
La Bamba – The Afro-Mexican Story

Afropop Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 59:04


Much has been made of Mexico's rich Spanish and indigenous heritage, but until recently there's been little talk of Mexico's so-called "Third Root": Africa. Africans came to Mexico with the Spanish as soldiers and slaves -- so many that by 1810, the black population of Mexico was equal to that of the United States. Today, African heritage persists throughout Mexico, yet for a variety of reasons, black history has long been silenced. In this Hip Deep episode, we use music to explore that history as we take a road trip across the country in search of sonic traces of Afro-Mexico. We visit the state of Veracruz to learn the history of the Afro-Mexican son jarocho sound, made famous by Ritchie Valens' 1958 hit cover of "La Bamba," a traditional jarocho tune. Then, we visit the Costa Chica of Guerrero, where Afro-Mexican communities are fighting for government recognition to help preserve faltering musical traditions. And we'll stop by the golden-age halls of Mexico City, where the Afro-Cuban danzón thrives far from its ancestral home in Havana. Along the way, we hear from top scholars in the field such as Ben Vinson III and Alejandro Madrid, as well as Afro-Mexican music stars past and present, from Los Cojolites to Las Cafeteras. ¡Que padre! APWW #658

Bakotunes
B3: The Beast of Bakersfield!

Bakotunes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 69:44


Send us a Text Message.Brandon Benavides, who goes by the stage name B3, is a Bakersfield/SoCal based lyricist and rapper who believes in the power of his music. His 2023 album, "Mark of The Beast" stands a testament to his dedication to the demands of an ever-changing rap music industry. When he's not onstage or in the recording studio, he's working behind the scenes of the Hollywood movie industry. Meet the man, the myth, the beast! EPK: ⁠B3OFFICIAL.COM⁠. Episode includes the B3 songs: "La Raza", "Just Being Honest", "Better", "Smiling Faces", plus the songs, "Sky's The Limit"  - Notorious B.I.G., "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens, "La Raza" - Kid Frost. Also includes snippet of "Eating Raoul" (1982)**Included for promotional use only.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum
LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS: Biggest Shock with La Bamba, Returning to Young Guns & Most Humbling Moment

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 62:33


Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Young Guns) joins us this week and shares his gratitude for being able to sustain a successful career in the arts for over 40 years, while highlighting the importance in open conversations about mental health along the peaks and valleys that come with it. Lou talks a lot about his experience in La Bamba - going from a day player to being Ritchie Valens, having just seven days to prepare the songs, and the biggest shock that came with his portrayal. We also talk about his pursuit for acting coming out of Texas, his hopes for a return to Young Guns, and the work ethic that propels him into so many different projects. Thank you to our sponsors:

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

A lot's changed since 1987: Biopics are much more common (and darker). Chicano artists are more mainstream, and Lou Diamond Phillips is a household name.  So we acknowledge "La Bamba' was groundbreaking ... and not very good. Listener Mark C. commissioned this episode and the upcoming "American Me" to celebrate his heritage as a first-generation Hispanic-American. He noted the blockbuster soundtrack, janky lip-syncing and performances from Esai Morales, Joe Pantaliano and Elizabeth Pena. But Mark didn't prepare us for laughably large talismans, breakneck pacing and Ritchie Valens' "golly-gee" persona. In this episode, the Shat Crew debates whether Ritchie's brother, Bob, got a fair shake in the movie, what really happened that night in Tijuana and how much racism is appropriate for this story. Gene spots a Mystical Mexican. Ash yearns for some Buddy Holly, and Dick wants more details about the plane crash and aftermath. Android: https://shatpod.com/android Apple: https://shatpod.com/apple All: https://shatpod.com/subscribe CONTACT Email: hosts@shatpod.com Website: https://shatpod.com/movies Leave a Voicemail: Web: https://shatpod.com/voicemail Leave a Voicemail: Call: (914) 719-7428 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: https://shatpod.com/support Shop Merchandise: https://shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

Early Break
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

Early Break

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 10:57


-Lincoln Calling, Haymarket Farmers Market, Lincoln Marathon, Wheel Hub Live-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens (1958)Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs
Weird Al vs. Everybody Episode 15: "Lasagna"

Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 30:28


It's that Airbnb pasta-taxonomy poster in pop-song form: "Lasagna," Weird Al's take on Los Lobos's take on Ritchie Valens's take on the Mexican folk song Sarah and her classmates dutifully droned during first-period Spanish. Before we cast our votes (and yours!), we talk about the restaurant from Big, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Dr. Melfi's ex-husband, Sophia Petrillo, forgetting the word "benefit," and Polish jokes. Are we putting the "no" back in "buongiorno"? Listen and see! Our intro is by Laura Barger and Giacomo Baldelli, and our outro is by Claudio Villa for the Big Night soundtrack. For more information/to become a patron of the show and hear all episodes of this season, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES "What...is this thing?" Start at the beginning! The "La Bamba" video The "Lasagna" "video" One somewhat prosaic but accurate translation of the lyrics Angelique Kidjo's website The Asti restaurant (RIP) Episode 150: 10,000 Maniacs' "In My Tribe," Ranked Pop Chart's "Permutations of Pasta" poster Sophia Sicily-stories supercut SDB's Quiet on Set review "Fact Check: Did Rudy Giuliani Marry His Cousin?"