Ritchie valens

Come on, let's go.

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La Bamba

THE MUSE: Donna Ludwig THE BACKSTORY: Although Valens pioneered Chicano rock with "La Bamba," his biggest hit was this ode to his high school sweetheart. UPDATE: Valens stayed in touch with Ludwig when he was on the road, until February 3, 1959, when he and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. Now a grandmother, Ludwig remains close to Valens' family. Photo courtesy of the Rave

Singer/songwriter Ritchie Valens was born Today 5-13 in 1941 Ritchie Valens was born-- his life was cut short being killed in the famous plane crash 'the day the music died' in 1959, which took the lives of Buddy Holly and The Big Bobber as well. Some of his song include Donna, Come On Lets Go, and LaBamba.

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The 1950s is the classic decade of American culture and society. Some would go as far as to say that it was the most American era. The drive-in was lit up with the latest giant monster flick, the radio was alive with the birth of Rock ’n’ Roll, and the entire world was hopping to the beat ...