Wow. Many years ago they had in Watsonville ,Ca a tribute hee brother and buddy holly ans the big bopper...It was Awesome and the year I went Donna , Ritchie one and only love was introduced..She made an appearance..Totally loved 😍 ❤️..Wish I can attend another one similar somewhere..
Connie is wonderful. She walked me across the stage when I was inducted inti the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. she calmed a nervous me! I will never forget that moment!
How fun for you Richard! Glad you got a photo. Isn't it interesting how one little question can lead to such interesting conversations. We sure miss being at the Lake
Wow, is that a beautiful article or what? Sad and happy memories from a wonderful music period. I was 12 years old when the crash occurred. And of course, it seems like yesterday as "they say".
What a wonderful story, brings back memories of a legend. Steve is smiling down. We both wish we could be with you. You and Steve have the gift of conversation. One time when we were at Jimmy's restaurant in Des Moines for brunch our waitress, the daughter of the funeral home director in Okoboji, remembered the funeral of Buddy Holly when she was only a child. You can imagine Steve's response.
Dawn— Truth is I was wishing I could call Steve after my meeting with Ritchie’s sister. And I know he’d have liked the part about Waylon Jennings giving up his seat on the charter for the Big Bopper who was ailing. Doing the kind gesture saved Waylon’s life which in turn gave Steve and me lots of great music.
Wow. Many years ago they had in Watsonville ,Ca a tribute hee brother and buddy holly ans the big bopper...It was Awesome and the year I went Donna , Ritchie one and only love was introduced..She made an appearance..Totally loved 😍 ❤️..Wish I can attend another one similar somewhere..
Connie is wonderful. She walked me across the stage when I was inducted inti the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. she calmed a nervous me! I will never forget that moment!
Craig, welcome to our Iowa Potluck tribe. Come join us. Lots of cool influencers in the group!
Yes. I'm sure he's smiling. I know I am.
No but thanks for asking!
How fun for you Richard! Glad you got a photo. Isn't it interesting how one little question can lead to such interesting conversations. We sure miss being at the Lake
Thanks for your comments, Barb. Are you coming to the Okoboji Writers' Retreat in September?
Great column! I have many happy memories from the Surf Ballroom!
Thanks, Marcia!
Richard, have you and Julie toured the Surf in CL? Fun for good music memories. It’s 12 miles from my home, if you need a base. 😊
Wow, is that a beautiful article or what? Sad and happy memories from a wonderful music period. I was 12 years old when the crash occurred. And of course, it seems like yesterday as "they say".
Thanks for the memories Richard and Julie.
Jim Shaffer
I enjoy the way you tell a story, Richard. Thanks for the memories and the smiles.
What a great story!! Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful story, brings back memories of a legend. Steve is smiling down. We both wish we could be with you. You and Steve have the gift of conversation. One time when we were at Jimmy's restaurant in Des Moines for brunch our waitress, the daughter of the funeral home director in Okoboji, remembered the funeral of Buddy Holly when she was only a child. You can imagine Steve's response.
Dawn— Truth is I was wishing I could call Steve after my meeting with Ritchie’s sister. And I know he’d have liked the part about Waylon Jennings giving up his seat on the charter for the Big Bopper who was ailing. Doing the kind gesture saved Waylon’s life which in turn gave Steve and me lots of great music.
Gonna have "American Pie" running through my brain all day.....while I watch the unexpected hearing! Great column, Richard.
Great story..and great cause..our son and his partner were there..she teaches at Lakeside Lab in the summer.