Jerry Allison

Acting

Born August 31, 1939 — Died August 22, 2022

From Hillsboro, Texas, U.S

Biography

Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer for the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly. His only solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Real Wild Child", is...