Songs Written by Jerry AllisonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jerry Ivan Allison (August 31, 1939 – August 22, 2022) was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer and only constant member of the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly. He had a solo chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100, "Real Wild Child", which was issued in 1958 under the name Ivan. Allison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jerry Allison first charted in 1957 with That'll Be the Day.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 16 UK Top‑75 entries, including 6 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.