Mad Hatter Darryl Hensley Returns to Surf Ballroom Weekend
Darryl Hensley known as the Mad Hatter returns to the Surf Ballroom for a weekend reunion marking the 20th anniversary of the Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens Big Bopper tribute. He recalls starting the event in 1979 and accepting its legacy as a pivotal rock era milestone.
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