Breaking news out of Knoxville Tennessee J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson is STILL DEAD!!! The performer's son, Jay Richardson hired Dr. Bill Bass, no relation to Lance Bass to take a look at The Big Bopper's remains. It was convenient that his remains were being used as a centerpiece for a Vegan buffet. Dr. Bass is a well known forensic anthropologist at the University of Tennessee.

The Big Bopper suffered massive fractures and likely died immediately in the 1959 plane crash that also killed rock pioneers Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. There were rumors abound that a gun may have been fired on board the aircraft and that Bopper may have survived the crash and died trying to get help.

Despite what Jay Richardson thought, his father was not a bad ass. Dr. Bass confirmed this.

"There was no indication of foul play. There are fractures from head to toe. Massive fractures. ....(He) died immediately. He didn't crawl away. He didn't walk away from the plane."

Besides the only people who could survive a small, four-seater, plane crash are Mr. T and Joan Rivers. Below you will find an advance picture of Joan Rivers after a fiery plane crash.