January 12th, 2017, 07:35 PM
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Tommy Allsup
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Originally Posted by johnbear
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Tommy Allsup
November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017
"(Buddy) Holly was known for his innovative guitar riffs, but he didn't play lead on "It's So Easy". Session guitarist Tommy Allsup did. Allsup played in Holly's band on his last tour."
- Songfacts.com
"Allsup was touring with Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson when he lost a fateful coin toss with Valens
for a seat on the plane that crashed, killing Valens, Holly, Richardson, and the pilot on February 3, 1959."
- Wikipedia
"One of the finest guitarists in the world.” - Paul McCartney
2000 Grammy Award Winner Best Country Instrumental Performance:
Tommy Allsup, Asleep at the Wheel, Floyd Domino, Larry Franklin, Vince Gill & Steve Wariner for "Bob's Breakdowns"
The Crickets - It's So Easy! (1958)
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