Jerry Allison
American rock drummer (1939-2022) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82
Jerry Ivan Allison was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer and only constant member of the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly.
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He had a solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100, "Real Wild Child", which was issued in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2022 · aged 82
