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Who lost the coin toss to get on the plane with Ritchie Valens?
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Guitarist Tommy allsup lost the coin toss and his seat on the plane to Ritchie Valens. Fellow back-up musician, bass player Waylon Jennings had already given up his seat to J.P.(Big Bopper) Richardson who had the flu.
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