Ritchie Valens
Acting
Born May 13, 1941 — Died February 3, 1959
From Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as Richard Steven Valenzuela Reyes
Biography
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. V...
Filmography
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Self (archive footage)
20226.0
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The True Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
2012
Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
Self (archive footage)
20038.0
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Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Self (archive footage)
1999
Go, Johnny, Go!
Himself
19596.8