Jerry Allison

Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American rock singer-songwriter and musician. He played the drums, guitar and percussion. He was best known as the drummer for The Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue". He worked with Buddy Holly. He had one popular solo song, "Real Wild Child" in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Allison was born in Hillsboro, Texas. His career began in 1957.
Allison died on August 22, 2022 at the age of 82.