Jerry Allison, who drummed with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, dead at 82

nme.com:

Buddy Holly-founded band The Crickets, has died at the age of 82.Allison’s death was confirmed yesterday (August 22) in a statement shared to Holly’s official Facebook page, which expressed “sincerest condolences to the family and friends” of the drummer.

In the statement, Allison is described as “one of buddy’s very closest friends, and the inspiration to drummers for decades since”.

A cause of death has not been disclosed.“[Allison] was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’ roll itself, becoming such a success,” the statement continues.“Buddy is often heralded as the original singer-songwriter, but [Allison], too, wrote and inspired so many of the songs that would go on to be eternal classics.

There’s more to be said and posted here in the coming days. For today, we think about his family and friends and wish [Allison] to rest in peace.”Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Jerry 'JI' Allison, drummer in The Crickets, one of Buddy's very…Posted by Buddy Holly on Monday, August 22, 2022Born in Hillsboro, Texas in 1939, Allison was one of the original four members of The Crickets.