Associations should clearly state in their resale packages that they are an age-restricted community. Often you will see language such as âat least one resident must be 55 years or older, and no one younger than 19 may reside in the communityâ in the associationâs governing documents.
The musicians packed up their instruments and finalized the flight arrangements. Holly's bass player, Waylon Jennings, was scheduled to fly on the plane but gave his seat to the Big Bopper, who was suffering from a cold. Holly's guitarist Tommy Allsup agreed to flip a coin with Richie Valens for the remaining seat. Valens won.
Country legend Waylon Jennings, then Hollyâs bass player, gave up his seat to a sick Richardson. Jennings, who died in 2002 at age 64, was haunted by his decision for years to come. Dion and the Belmonts were also on the tour, but Dion gave up his seat on the plane after hearing the $36 per-person price tag. He was the only headliner not on the plane and the only headliner who didnât die that night. The crash has inspired generations of artists.