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Ritchie Valens - Wikipedia
| Ritchie Valens | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Richard Steven Valenzuela |
| Born | May 13, 1941 |
| Died | February 3, 1959 Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Rock'n'Roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1958–1959 |
| Label(s) | Del-Fi Records |
Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), better known as Ritchie Valens, was a pioneer of rock and roll and, as a Mexican-American with YaquiAmerican Indian roots born in Pacoima, California, became the first Mexican American rock and roll star.
The professional career of Ritchie Valens lasted a period of eight months, during which time he recorded some very influential songs of the 1950s rock and roll era. His best known song, "La Bamba," is probably the very first Latin Rock song to become a hit,[1] making Valens the father of the Spanish language rock and roll movement.
Biography
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