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| Born | November 24, 1939 Big Springs, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 2011 (aged 71) Lancaster, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Friends International Christian University |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Children | 3 |
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| Website | docbunch.com |
Carl Bunch (November 24, 1939 – March 26, 2011) was an American musician and drummer best known for his brief stint as the drummer for The Crickets during the Winter Dance Party Tour in 1959. Bunch's time with The Crickets was cut short by lead vocalist and guitarist Buddy Holly's sudden death in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, popularly referred to as "The Day the Music Died." After Holly's death, Bunch enlisted in the United States Army before relaunching his music career with Hank Williams Jr. and Roy Orbison.
Bunch later retired and became a minister. Throughout the 2000s, Bunch attended various events that celebrated Buddy Holly and gave various interviews about his experiences with The Crickets. After years of health issues stemming from his diabetes, Bunch died on March 26, 2011 at the age of 71.