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Rick Nelson ------------------ Born on May 8th 1940. On December 31st 1985, Rick Nelson, following a performance in Guntersville, Alabama (where Rick's last number was Buddy Holly's 'Rave On'), accompanied by his fiancee, Helen Blair, and five members of The Stone Canyon Band were on their way to the next venue in Dallas. The plane, had been having some problems and after take-off, the pilot detected smoke seeping into the cockpit. He attempted an emergency landing on a highway and all seemed well when the plane landed intact. The plane burst into flames on the ground, killing all seven passengers. The cause of the fire was faulty heater wiring. Helen Blair ------------------ (Photo unavailable) Birthdate : Unknown Passed away on December 31st 1985. The Stone Canyon Band ---------------------------- (Photos unavailable) Band Members : Patrick Woodard, Andy Chapin, Clarke Russell, Bobby Neal, and Rick Intveld. Birthdates : Unknown Passed away on December 31st 1985. |
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