Inside American Pie
Sure, you know the chorus, but do you know the stories behind the song? It's no secret that 'American Pie' was written by Don McLean to commemorate the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper. What's less known is that this song about 'the day the music died' is jam-packed with riddles and references to other fascinating events in history. What led to that tragic night in 1959? How do …