Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82 - BBC

The percussionist, who co-wrote Peggy Suewith Buddy Holly, helped popularise rock and roll.

By Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent Jerry Allison, whose drumming powered Buddy Holly's influential rock and roll hits, has died at the age of 82. As part of The Crickets, Allison co-wrote songs … [+5717 chars]

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