Richardson had seen the college students doing a dance called The Bop, and he decided to call himself "The Big Bopper"
Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper and pilot roger peterson
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The Big Bopper, J.P. Richardson.
Big Bopper
Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Interestingly enough, Waylon Jennings (who played in Buddy Holly's band at the time) was supposed to be on the plane, but gave up his seat to the Big Bopper because Big Bopper had a cold and felt bad, and didn't not think he could handle a bus ride.
The Big Bopper sang the song "Chantilly Lace" in the 1950s.
Paul Sutera goes by Big Bopper.
Richie Valens The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson)
Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper and pilot roger peterson
"Chantilly Lace" sung by The Big Bopper