being the first chicano musican and inspiring millions of chicano muscians and fans
Ritchie Valens died on February 3, 1959 at the age of 17.
The cast of The Ritchie Valens Story - 2002 includes: Carl Bunch as himself Bob Hale as himself Jim Lounsbury as himself Ritchie Valens as himself Connie Valenzuela as herself Robert Valenzuela as himself
No, a plane crash.
Bob is alive and well. He has done a great job of keeping the memory of Ritichie alive. Please goto the Ritchie Valens website that Bob and family have set up. Bob is also on myspace you can find him here: http://www.myspace.com/476802994 Also the following myspace page is run by one of Ritchie's family members: http://www.myspace.com/thedaywhenthemusicdied
Ritchie Valens' family faced tragedy following his untimely death in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. His mother, Concha Valenzuela, struggled with the loss, as Ritchie was only 17 at the time of his passing and had been a significant source of pride for the family. Valens' brother, Mario, also experienced hardship, as he had to cope with the grief of losing his younger sibling. The family's legacy continues through Ritchie Valens' music and influence on rock and roll, despite the personal losses they endured.
Ritchie Valens is 170 cm.
Ritchie Valens is a/an Singer songwriter guitarist
Ritchie Valens nephew is a boy who lives in Watsonvile, CA
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941.
Ritchie Valens - album - was created in 1958.
The Best of Ritchie Valens was created in 1958.
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941.
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941
Ritchie Valens died on February 3, 1959 at the age of 17.
Ritchie Valens was born on May 13, 1941
Ritchie Valens' birth name is Richard Steven Valenzuela.
Ritchie Valens Memorial Album was created in 1958.