He had only released two albums. Ritchie Valens' mother inherited some of his estate. Keane retained ownership of the late musician's music rights and recordings in perpetuity. In 1987 ...

Ritchie Valens was rescued from obscurity by a 1987 ... her home since 2011. “My mom had a nervous breakdown after Ritchie’s death.” Connie and sister Irma, 7, were sent to stay with family ...