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Born: May 13, 1941 in Pacoima, CA
Years Active: 50 's
Died: February 03, 1959 in Clear Lake, IA
Genre: Pop/Rock

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Biography:
Valens will forever be known primarily as one of the two rock stars (along with the Big Bopper) who perished with Buddy Holly when their private plane crashed in the midst of a Midwest tour in 1959. At the time, Valens had just established himself as one of the most promising young talents in rock & roll, just missing the top of the charts with... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
1987 Bamba '87
1963 Ritchie
1960 In Concert at Pacoima Jr. High
1959 Ritchie Valens
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Filmography:
1959 Go, Johnny Go!
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Similar Artists: Bo Diddley Eddie Cochran Carl Perkins Gene Vincent The Everly Brothers More >>

Influenced By: Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Elvis Presley Wynonie Harris Jerry Lee Lewis More >> Followers: Brian Setzer The Blasters Dave Alvin Los Lobos Fernando More >>

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