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    Charles Hardin Holley, Don McLean wrote a hit song about him in the early 1970's. Can you name the song? Where did Don graduate prep school? Where is Don McLean now?

    Question #79163. Asked by DukeDawson. (Apr 19 07 10:56 PM)


    wendypj

    		The song was 'American Pie', written about Buddy Holly after he died in the plane crash, since that was 'the day that music died'.

    Apr 19 07, 11:09 PM
    wendypj

    		He graduated from Iona prep school.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_McLean

    Apr 19 07, 11:13 PM
    bottle_rocket

    		As of 2006, Don continues to tour extensively both in the U.S. and Europe. His new album Addicted to Black is expected to be released in the near future, along with his biography Killing Us Softly: The Don McLean Story.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_mclean

    Apr 19 07, 11:19 PM
    wendypj

    		He is on tour all through this year - mostly in the UK.


    UK Tour Dates 2007 Published
    Don McLean will perform in concert at the Royal Albert Hall on October 26th 2007. Prior to this show, Don will perform 12 concerts in major cities in the UK and Ireland.

    Apr 19 07, 11:24 PM
    DukeDawson

    		Wendy and Doc,...excellent research and information.


    Apr 20 07, 8:42 AM

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