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Valens, Ritchie

Ritchie Valens, whose real name was Richard Valenzuela, was an early rock and roll star who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, near Mason City, Iowa that also took the lives of Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. The movie "La Bamba" was based on his life.

Sites in Valens, Ritchie

Ritchie Valens Lives On
Fan site with photographs, RealAudio music clips, chatroom, interviews, and lyrics.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame: Ritchie Valens
Review of the artist's music and short career.
History of Rock and Roll: Ritchie Valens
Features biography and photographs.
Ritchie Valens
Includes biography and discography.
The Ritchie Valens Page
Fan site with photographs, biography, and links.
Collins' Oldies Website: Ritchie Valens
Lyrics from some of the artist's songs.
Ritchie Valens
Memorial fan club site. Includes biography, discography, sound files, forum, and club information.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Ritchie Valens
Inductee profile, bibliography, and timeline.

cross references

Arts : Movies : Titles : L : La Bamba Arts : Movies : Titles : L : La Bamba
Arts : Music : Bands and Artists : H : Holly, Buddy Arts : Music : Bands and Artists : H : Holly, Buddy
Arts : Music : Styles : By Decade : 1950s : Bands and Artists : B : Big Bopper, The Arts : Music : Styles : By Decade : 1950s : Bands and Artists : B : Big Bopper, The
Arts : Music : Styles : Rock : Classic Arts : Music : Styles : Rock : Classic
Society : Issues : Transportation : Aviation : Accidents : Specific Crashes : Beech Bonanza Crash 1959 Society : Issues : Transportation : Aviation : Accidents : Specific Crashes : Beech Bonanza Crash 1959
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