November 24, 1939 – Carl Bunch was born in Big Spring, Texas. Buddy Holly invited Bunch, Tommy Allsup, and Waylon Jennings to be his backing band for the “Winter Dance Party” tour in 1959. Holly’s band also backed other acts on the tour, including Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. When Bunch had to be left behind in Wisconsin, hospitalized for frostbite he experienced after the tour bus heater failed, Holly and Valens took turns in the drummer’s seat playing behind the various acts. He attended Buddy Holly-related events during the 2000s, signing autographs as “The Frostbitten Cricket”. @BuddyHolly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop @OfficialWaylon #TheCrickets #FrostbittenCricket #CarlBunch #HappyBirthday
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