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Ritchie ValensRitchie Valens Ritchie Valens American rock musician (1941–1959) For the Welsh singer, see Ricky Valance. Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959),[3] better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens died in a plane crash just eight months after his breakthrough.[4] Quick facts Born, Died ... Ritchie Valens Valens in 1958 Born Richard Steven Valenzuela (1941-05-13)May 13, 1941 San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. Died February 3, 1959(1959-02-03) (aged 17) Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S. Cause of death Blunt trauma as a result of a plane accident Resting place San Fernando Mission Cemetery Other names Ritchie Valens, Arvee… (Source: Wikipedia)
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