Ritchie Valens (Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist.
A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, however, he scored several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a Mexican folk song that Valens transformed with a rock rhythm and beat that became a hit in 1958, making...
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Date of birth:
- May 13, 1941
Date of death:
- Feb 3, 1959 (age 17 years)
Place Musical Career Began:
Also known as:
- Richie Valens,
- Valens, Ritchie
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