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Biography:
The first Hispanic rock star, Ritchie Valens will forever be known as one of the two musicians (along with the Big Bopper) who perished with Buddy Holly in 1959, when their private plane crashed in the midst of a Midwest tour. At the time, Valens had only recently established himself as one of the most promising young talents in rock & ... 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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