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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

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 ...More >>

Discography: 1963 Ritchie 1960 In Concert at Pacoima Jr. High 1959 Ritchie Valens More >>

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1959	Go, Johnny Go!

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Similar Artists: Carl Perkins Bo Diddley Gene Vincent Eddie Cochran Gary "U.S." Bonds More >>

Influenced By: Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Chuck Berry More >> Followers: Los Lobos The Blasters Dave Alvin Fernando Minstrels More >>

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