We are in Forest City Iowa at the Winnebago Plant this week getting some things fixed on the COW. To my surprise Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Richie Valens played their last concert in Clear Lake “Surf Ballroom” which is in the next city South of here prior to the plane crash that killed them in 1959. We drove to the crash site and hiked back a farm field to where the plane went down. A small memorial is at the crash site.
We also toured the “Surf Ballroom” which is a dance hall right out of the 50’s. Wooden floors that remind me of a roller skating rink, booths along the side with drawers under the tables for the ladies to put their purses (actually these drawers were used during the prohibition to hide booze). It reminds me of the dance halls that I have only ever seen in movies. Throughout the building is memorabilia from many, many bands, and artist that have performed in the Ballroom. In my opinion, considering it is free (donations only), the atmosphere, the memorabilia, I think it rivals the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. Pictures below.
Hi Sandy & Bill, Hope all things are going good for the
ReplyDeleteCOW You never know what you'll find even in Iowa. Surf Ballroom how exciting you must have felt like doing the twist,
all you needed was a jukebox. Wow how great to visit the site of the plane crash. Just like "American Pie" The day the music died. We'll have to put that on our bucket list.
Can't wait to hear and see what your next adventure will be. Travel Safe your RV Buds