Ritchie Valens was born on this day in 1941.  He was an exciting new performer who was just on his way to super stardom when his life was cut short.

His major hits included "Come, On, Let's Go," "Donna" and "La Bamba."  He was killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959 which also claimed the lives of rockers Buddy Holly and JP Richardson, The Bog Bopper.

Ritchie Valens was just 17 at the time of his death.  Forever young.....

 

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