Ritchie Valens was a pioneering American singer-songwriter and guitarist who made a significant impact on the music industry before his tragic death at just 17 years old. Born Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela on May 13, 1941, in San Benito, Texas, Ritchie's unique blend of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and traditional Mexican music earned him a loyal following.
Valens' big break came when he won a spot to perform at the Winter Dance Party concert in Clear Lake, Iowa on February 2, 1959. Tragically, Valens, along with Buddy Holly and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, was killed in a plane crash that took the lives of all three musicians. This devastating loss shocked the music world, but Ritchie's legacy continued to inspire generations of musicians.
Valens' most popular songs include "Pearl", "Donna", and "La Bamba", which have become timeless classics. His music continues to be celebrated for its authentic blend of rockabilly, doo-wop, and Latin rhythms. Ritchie Valens' life may have been cut short, but his influence on rock and roll is still felt today.
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RITCHIE VALENS Ritchie UK original vinyl LP Plum London Records HA 2390 1961 Ex
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7-Inch - Ritchie Valens - La Bamba / Ooh, My Head (1959) Original
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7-Inch - Ritchie Valens - La Bamba / Ooh, My Head (1959) Original
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RITCHIE VALENS ORIGINAL 1958 U.K. LONDON 45 THATS MY LITTLE SUZIE
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FAIR UK PYE INTL. 45 - RITCHIE VALENS - "COME ON LET'S GO" / "DOOBY DOOBY WAH"
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Ritchie Valens - Very Rare "The Ritchie Valens Story" EP Polydor EX condition
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RITCHIE VALENS " LA BAMBA / DONNA " UK RESSUE EX+ COND.IN PIC SL. (4)
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