1963: Patsy Cline died when her private plane crashed in Tennessee. While not rock & roll, Patsy had many hits that crossed over to the pop charts and got airplay on Top 40 stations. These included “Crazy” (written by a young Willie Nelson), “Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “I Fall to Pieces.” Her Greatest Hits LP remains among the all-time top sellers for a female country artist.
