Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens was killed in a plane crash eight months into his recording career.
Valens had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which he had adapted from a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat, and it became a hit in 1958, making Va
Gender: Male
Born On: 13-May-1941
Last Info Sync: 7/29/2022 6:20:00 PM
Ritchie Valens's Filmography on TV
List of programs starring Ritchie Valens on tv. Programs are sorted in order of last seen on tv. Last updated: Nov 23, 2024 3:24 AM
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's American Pie (2022)
With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. This documentary tells the stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning, shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in America’s