Was waylon jennings supposed to be on plane that killed Richie valens?

Yes, Waylon Jennings was originally scheduled to be on the plane that crashed and killed Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. However, he gave up his seat to Valens after a coin toss. Jennings later expressed deep regret and sadness over the tragedy and its impact on the music world.