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Jerry Allison

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", issued in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Known for

Let There Be Drums!
Let There Be Drums!
2022 • Self
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019 • Self
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Buddy Holly: Rave On
2017 • Self
The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 • Self
Lawman Without a Gun
Lawman Without a Gun
1979 • Big Ed
The Girls on the Beach
The Girls on the Beach
1965 • Self

Full filmography

Jerry Allison – Biography, Known For & Filmography