Joe B. Mauldin Joseph Benson Mauldin , Jr. ( July 8 , 1940 -- February 7 , 2015 ) was an American double-bassist , songwriter and audio engineer , best known as the double-bassist of rock and roll group The Crickets .
Joe B. Mauldin Joe Benson Mauldin , Jr. ( July 8 , 1940 -- February 7 , 2015 ) was an American double-bassist , songwriter and audio engineer . He was best known as the double-bassist of rock and roll group The Crickets .