March 1958 was cold, unusually cold. The arrival of Spring seemed to be forever delayed as Britain remained in winter's grip. Flying into this frigid climate were Buddy Holly and The Crickets, for whom Saturday the 1st of March marked the beginning of their 25 date UK tour. Having landed at Heathrow Airport, then known merely as London Airport, two days previously the group were unprepared for the weather that met them. They had begun the week on...