richie valens

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...

This Friday, January 25, marks the sad anniversary of the final leg of the last tour of Holly, Valens and J.P. Richardson ("The Big Bopper"). The crash that took their lives happened a week later on February 3, 1959. The Surf Ballroom is located at 460 North Shore Avenue, Clear Lake, Iowa...