Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), [3] better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer …

Apr 2, 2014 · Ritchie Valens was a Mexican American singer and songwriter influential in the Chicano rock movement. He recorded numerous hits during his short career, most notably the …

6 days ago · Ritchie Valens was an American singer and songwriter and the first Latino rock and roll star. His short career ended when he died at age 17 in the 1959 plane crash in which …

When Richard Steven Valenzuela was born on 13 May 1941, in Los Angeles, California, United States, his father, Joseph Steven Ricardo Valenzuela, was 46 and his mother, Concepcion …

Jan 12, 2025 · Ritchie Valens emerged as a groundbreaking figure in rock music during the late 1950s, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Mexican Americans. His signature blend of …

Dec 17, 2024 · The first Ritchie Valens biography in nearly 40 years was self-published in 2024 by a Canadian writer. A Valens sibling says: “It tells the real story, the true story.”

Ritchie Valens is the debut album by American musician Ritchie Valens, released by Del-Fi Records on February 12, 1959. [1] It is his only studio album entirely composed of master …

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Mar 13, 2024 · Born in 1941 in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Richard Valenzuela is known as a pioneer in rock music history, being the first Chicano (Mexican …

In a tragically short lifetime, Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens, became the first Latino rock star in the U.S. and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement. Born in …