Fri. Mar 6th, 2026

Fifty years.

The loss of three rock and roll pioneers inspired one of the great rock songs, courtesy of Don McLean. Not sure what more can or should be said.

Bye, bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry,
Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Singing this will be the day that I die,
This will be the day that I die…

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