Friday, February 27, 1970

Frankie Lymon - Overdose

The recently recontracted Lymon told Emira he had a weekend job back in New York, but when he failed to return, she became suspicious. Two weeks later, his body was found in the bathroom of his grandmother’s Harlem apartment, the home in which he had been brought up two decades before, an emptied needle next to his body.

Frankie Lymon born September 30, 1942, died February 27, 1968

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Tuesday, February 24, 1970

Darrell Banks - Police Shooting

According to the many witnesses present, Bullock then made himself known as an officer of the law and ordered Banks to release Marjorie Bozeman. At this point, Banks produced a .22 revolver from his jacket, Aaron Bullock responded as per his police training by ducking, pulling his own gun and shooting Banks, fatally, in the neck and chest.

Darrell Banks born July 25, 1937, died February 24, 1970

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Sunday, February 15, 1970

Nat King Cole - Malignant Lung Tumour

Cole was informed of a malignant tumour discovered in his lung, it was then only a matter of time. Following a walk on the beach with his wife early in 1965, Cole died quietly in his sleep.

Nat King Cole born March 17, 1917, died February 15, 1965

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Friday, February 6, 1970

Jesse Belvin - Car Crash

The tyres of the hired vehicle had, according to state troopers at the scene, obviously been tampered with. Many felt that this was very likely the work of the same race hate group that had disrupted the show, though no investigation was ever carried out.

Jesse Belvin born December 15, 1932, died February 6, 1960

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Tuesday, February 3, 1970

Ritchie Valens - Froze to Death

Budget restrictions meant all the acts travelled in a rickety old bus, and on one occasion, when its heater broke down, passengers had to burn newspapers to keep from freezing in temperatures below –30 degrees.

Ritchie Valens born May 13, 1941, died February 3, 1959

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Jiles Perry Richardson - Froze to Death

Budget restrictions meant all the acts travelled in a rickety old bus, and on one occasion, when its heater broke down, passengers had to burn newspapers to keep from freezing in temperatures below –30 degrees.

Jiles Perry Richardson born October 24, 1930, died February 3, 1959

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Buddy Holly - Plane Crash

Buddy Holly wanted to arrive in relative comfort, relaxed and with time to spare to launder clothes rendered filthy by the bus. The plane, a 1947 Beechcraft, and pilot were duly hired, though the craft’s small capacity meant spaces were restricted.

Buddy Holly born September 7, 1936, died February 3, 1959

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Joe Meek - Gun Shot

This time, though, an argument, apparently about Meek’s rent book, began to escalate in the room above Pink’s head. As he moved to investigate, a gunshot rang out. Shenton fell from the doorway, down the staircase and into his arms, she had been shot in the back. In utter shock and bemusement, Pink had barely mouthed the words, She’s dead, when a second shot stopped him in his tracks. He looked up to see his boss prone on the studio floor, a gun by his body. Joe Meek died instantly.

Joe Meek born April 5, 1929, died February 3, 1967

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