J.P. Richardson's pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. The Big Bopper is fondly remembered not only for his distinctive singing and songwriting, but also as a humorist who combined the best elements of country, R&B, and rock 'n' …

Jul 14, 2015 · Aboard the plane was the pilot Roger A. Peterson, Charles Hardin Holley, Richard Valenzuela, and J. P. Richardson. The three were becoming the biggest stars in rock and roll.

Aug 31, 2022 · In 2007, an autopsy was conducted on Jiles Perry Richardson 48 years after the plane crash that took his life. It was done at the request of his son, Jay Richardson, who was …

Jun 21, 2021 · When the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.

Feb 3, 2011 · Jiles Perry “Jape” Richardson Jr. (1930 – 1959) is best known for two things: his timeless rock song “Chantilly Lace” and his untimely death. Richardson, aka The Big Bopper, died alongside...

Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), better known as The Big Bopper (but called ‘Jape’ by friends) was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He …

Jan 15, 2022 · J.P. Richardson, Jr. is remembered for his musical talent as well as his larger-than-life persona as the Big Bopper. Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission.

The Big Bopper (1930-1959), Jiles Perry “J. P.” Richardson, Jr., was an American musician, songwriter, and disc jockey, whose big rockabilly look, style, voice, and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his 1958 recording of “Chantilly Lace”.

The Big Bopper (real name: Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. ) was an American singer, songwriter, and disc jockey from Texas. His best known song compositions were" Chantilly Lace" (featuring a flirtatious phone conversation) and "White Lightning" (a rockabilly hit).

Dec 1, 1995 · The Big Bopper, Jiles P. Richardson, scored his first hit with “Chantilly Lace” in 1958 and earned a tragic place in rock-and-roll history on the “day the music died”—when he perished in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959.