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Born: May 13, 1941 in Pacoima, CA
Years Active: 50 's
Died: February 03, 1959 in Clear Lake, IA
Genre: 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:
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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Influenced By: Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Chuck Berry More >> Followers: Los Lobos The Blasters Dave Alvin Fernando Minstrels More >>

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