Ritchie Valens died in a tragic plane crash on February 3rd, 1959. It is known as "the day the music died," and fellow musicians Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper were also in the plane at the time.
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The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) -"Chantilly Lace"
Buddy Holly-"That'll be the Day"
Also, the pilot
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941
Ritchie Valens died on February 3d, 1959, at the age of 17. He was never married.
Ritchie Valens's birth name is Richard Steven Valenzuela.
When did Ritchie Valens mother pass away! How long after Ritchie did she pass away. Thank You. My heart broke for her when she heard the news. I wondered what happened to her after his passing. Janet Engs. Pahrump NV.
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