Ritchie Valens was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Check out this article to know more about his family, life ...

Biography is the first since 1987, writes columnist. He spoke to author Corey Long and to one of Valens’ sisters, who says ...

In his short career, he was better known for his rock 'n' roll version of the Mexican folk song "La Bamba ... another new ...

Ritchie Valens was rescued from obscurity by a 1987 movie, “La Bamba,” that finally put the ... touring and writing songs before his death in February 1959. “The fact that he did all that ...

(Photo by David Allen, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Ritchie Valens was ... three hits: “La Bamba,” “Donna” and “Come On, Let’s Go.” Turning a Mexican folk song into a joyful ...