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Ritchie Valens died too young. His legacy will live on forever

This essay is adapted from Merrick Morton's "La Bamba: A Visual History," published by Hat & Beard Press. “Dance!! Dance!! Dance!! to the music of the Silhouettes Band!!” read the handbill. The ...
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'The Day the Music Died': Tribute concert honoring musicians killed in 1959 Iowa plane crash coming to the Capitol Theatre

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Step back in time to 1959 as the Capitol Theatre in Davenport hosts a tribute concert honoring three musicians killed just days after they performed in Davenport. On Jan. 29, 1959, ...
Rolling Stone

‘La Bamba’ Remake Will Retell the Story of Singer Ritchie Valens

The 1987 musical biopic La Bamba chronicled the life and career of Mexican-American rock pioneer Ritchie Valens. Now, according to Variety, a remake of the film is in the works. Lou Diamond Phillips ...
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‘50s Dance Party tour will be in central Pa. early next year: Where to buy tickets

John Mueller’s ‘50s Dance Party recreates the final tour of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. “John Mueller’s ‘50s Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy ...
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It's Been 66 Years Since The Day the Music Died. Ritchie Valens' Sister Is Grateful to Don McLean for Singing About It (Exclusive)

McLean, who wrote the folk-rock hit "American Pie" about the singers' deaths, and Connie, Richie's sister, share how one fateful day changed their lives forever Feb. 3, 1959, has become commonly ...
BroadwayWorld

COME ON, LET'S GO: The Ritchie Valens Musical

A true American story, COME ON, LET'S GO: The Ritchie Valens Musical is the story of a Chicano Boy who grew up other side of the tracks in California's San Fernando Valley and in his short life went ...