From THE BUDDY HOLLY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION:
"Very sad news today, the passing of a much loved and hugely successful artist who was so influenced by Buddy and The Crickets.
ROBERT THOMAS VELLINE aka "BOBBY" VEE.
April 30th - 1943 October 24th - 2016
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Here's four hits from many successful recordings.
RIP Bobby."
MORE THAN I CAN SAY - RUN TO HIM - TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY - THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES