Ritchie Valens
American singer, songwriter and guitarist
A pioneering Latino rocker of the '50s, Richie Valens had several big hits -- including "La Bamba," "Donna," and "Come on, Let's Go" -- before dying tragically in a plane crash with Buddy Holly.
Born | May 13, 1941 |
Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
Net worth | $500 thousand |
Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
Parents | Joseph Steven Valenzuela , Connie Valenzuela |
Top Stories
A riveting tribute: our review of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
- Daily Echo review of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Mayflower Theatre Southampton this week
Videos

This Day in History: The Day the Music Died
Rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens are killed.
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Albums
Very Best of Ritchie Valens [Music Club]
1996
Greatest Hits [Audio Fidelity]
2003
Bamba '87
1987
Best of Ritchie Valens [Rhino]
1986
Ritchie
1963
In Concert at Pacoima Jr. High
1960
Ritchie Valens
1959
Complete Releases: 1958-1960
2019
Rocks
2019
Rock 'n' Roll Legends
2014
Ritchie Valens/Ritchie
2012
La Bamba + More Hits
2012
Bamba: The Definitive Collection
2011
Bamba [Magic / Mam Productions]
2010
Rhino Hi-Five: Ritchie Valens
2005
Bamba and Other Hits
2004
Best of Richie Valens [EMI-Capitol Special Markets]
2003
Very Best of Ritchie Valens [Repetoire]
2002
Come On, Let's Go
1998
Ritchie Valens: The Lost Tapes
1995
Rockin' All Night: The Best of Ritchie Valens
1995
Bamba [Complete Rock 'n' Roll]
1993
Ritchie Valens Story
1993
The Best of Ritchie Valens
1981
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