Bio
Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens was killed in a plane crash eight months into his recording career. More
Known For
American Bandstand
1957
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
2022
Go, Johnny, Go!
1959
The Dick Clark Show
1958
Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
2003
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
The True Buddy Holly Story
2012
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
1999
