Surf Ballroom Visit 2025 | abbalogh.net The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa is legendary for its sock-ups and concerts most notably the Winter Dance Party of February 1959 which ended in tragedy.

Blog post and photos from my trip to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. I want to go back!

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Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.

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24 January 1959
Eagles Balroom
Kenosha, WI

Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Dion and the Belmonts, and Frankie Sardo

B&W Photos: Tony Szikil

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Hometown history of the Winter Dance Party.
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