Ritchie Valens Deathabout
Died on february 3, 1959, in clear lake, iowa. Webjun 11, 2018 · born richard steven valenzuela on may 13, 1941, in pacioma, california; Webfeb 3, 2006 · ritchie valens, pacoima’s favorite son and america’s first latino rock star, died in the iowa plane crash that also killed buddy holly and j. p. Webat the age of 17, ritchie valens was killed in a plane crash on february 3, 1959, along with buddy holly, j. Richardson (the “big bopper”), and pilot roger peterson.
