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Joie BushRitchie Valens

The early years

Ritchie Valens was born Pacoima, CA. May 13,1941

When he was younger he played a lot Of different instruments and he was

In a local band.

When was his big break

Ritchie was first discovered by Bob Keane in a movie theater playing hisguitar and trying to earn some cash.

Life as a star

When his first song went 44 on the charts he dropped out of high school. He decided to commit to his musical

carrier.

Top songs

• Donna• La Bamba• Little Girl• That’s My Little Suzie• Come On , Lets Go

awards

• He had 6 awards in 1959• 2 in 1958• 1 in 1987

Their last days

He was going to a show with Buddy Hollie, J.P , and they decided to go on

a plane after several minutes after take off their plane tragically crashed.