May 13, 1941 – Ritchie Valens was born “Richard Steven Valenzuela” near Los Angeles in Pacoima, California. Ritchie Valens made history as rock music’s first Latino star. His promising career, however, was cut short by tragedy. Valens died in a 1959 plane crash while on tour, along with Buddy Holly and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. #ROCkabillyHop #RitchieValens @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr
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