I agree. Circa 1958. I was a Junior in High School. Great memories!

His real name was J. P. Richardson and he died in the small plane crash with Buddy Holly and Richie Valence.

Tie breaker: What future C&W super star was Buddy's bass player and gave up his seat on the plane to Richie who was sick that fateful night? (Turn your monitor upside down for the answer).

Waylon Jennings

Sam, squint an eye/ear here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWqLPxJ7kxU&feature=related

Your line comes up at about 1:47. Enjoy!