Jerry Allison

Jerry Allison

Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer for the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly. His only solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Real Wild Child", issued in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

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TV Series

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

6.8
Classic Albums

Classic Albums

7.7

Movies

Let There Be Drums!

Let There Be Drums!

6.7
Lawman Without a Gun

Lawman Without a Gun

0
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets

Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets

7.2
The Real Buddy Holly Story

The Real Buddy Holly Story

6
Buddy Holly: Rave On

Buddy Holly: Rave On

7.5