Crickets batsman Jerry Allison dies aged 82

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Jerr y Allison, whose drumming powered Buddy Holly's influential rock and roll hits, has died aged 82.

As part of The Crickets, Allison co-wrote songs like That 'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue, earning her a place in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

His death was announced on Buddy Holly's official Facebook page on Monday.

The statement honored Allison as a "musician ahead of his time". No date or cause of death has been given.

"Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Crickets Batsman Jerry 'JI' Allison , one of Buddy's closest friends and inspiration to drummers for decades, who passed away today at the age of 82," the post read.

"I was a musician ahead of his time, and no doubt his energy, ideas and exceptional talent contributed to both the Crickets and to rock n' roll itself, becoming such a hit.

"Buddy is often heralded as the original singer-songwriter, but JI also has wrote and inspired so many songs that would go on to be eternal classics."

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jerry 'JI' Allison, drummer for The Crickets, one of the most. ..

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