1941 - 1959
Ritchie Valens American Singer
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Relationships
Ritchie Valens was in a relationship with Donna Ludwig (1957 - 1959).
About
American Singer Ritchie Valens was born Richard Steven Valenzuela on 13th May, 1941 in Pacoima, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA and passed away on 3rd Feb 1959 Clear Lake, Iowa, USA aged 17. He is most remembered for La Bamba. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
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2 years, 1 month
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2 years, 1 month
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Details
| First Name |
Ritchie
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| Middle Name |
Steven
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| Last Name |
Valens
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| Full Name at Birth |
Richard Steven Valenzuela
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| Alternative Name |
Richie Valens, Ritchie Valens
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| Age |
17 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
13th May, 1941
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| Birthplace |
Pacoima, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Died |
3rd February, 1959
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| Place of Death |
Clear Lake, Iowa, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Plane Crash
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| Buried |
San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Weight |
165lbs (75 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Dimples
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
San Fernando High School
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
La Bamba
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock and Roll, Chicano Rock
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1957–1959
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| Music Style |
Rock & Roll
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Energetic, Exuberant, Playful, Passionate, Fun, Rambunctious, Carefree, Summery, Cheerful, Happy, Rousing, Freewheeling, Lively, Innocent, Rollicking
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals, drums, trumpet
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| Record Label |
Del-Fi Records
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| Associated Acts |
Waylon Jennings Buddy Holly
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| Shoe Size |
9
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| Official Websites |
ritchievalens.com, http://RitchieValens.com
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| Father |
Steven
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| Mother |
Concepcion 'Concha'
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| Brother |
Robert 'Bob' Morales, Mario Ramirez
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| Sister |
Connie, Irma
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| Family Member |
Ernie Valens (Nephew)
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| Friend |
The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly
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| Favorite TV Shows |
Ed Sullivan Show
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| Favorite Foods |
Mexican
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| Favorite Colors |
Red
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| Favorite Accessories |
Fender Guitars
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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.
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