The 65th anniversary mix with additional music from Richie Valens, JD McPherson, Los Lobos, Charlie Crockett, Cat Mother & The All Night News Boys, The Big Bopper, Bo Diddley, and Buddy Holly

"Not Fade Away" takes a long look back at one of the most influential figures in popular music history Buddy Holly, whose tragic death in a small plane crash with fellow musicians Richie Valens and the Big Bopper on February 3rd, 1959 set off headlines around the world and still resonates pop culture today.

Featuring music from Bruce Springsteen, Don McClean (whose classic hit "American Pie", immortalized "The Day The Music Died), The Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Freddie Fender, Tom Rush, Santana, The Mamas & The Papas, Chris Spedding, Ricky Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Roky Erickson, Wreckless Eric, Bob Montgomery, Sonny Curtis, Mike Berry, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Page, Blind Faith, Bobby Vee, Jesse Colin Young, Denny Laine, Paul McCartney (who started up "Holly Days" in honor of one of his first heroes), and The Beatles (who's very name was inspired by "The Crickets").

An eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. Produced for Pacifica Radio.