
J. P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson
J. P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson was an American rock and roll singer and songwriter, best known for his hit song 'Chantilly Lace.' He was a larger-than-life personality in the music industry during the late 1950s. Richardson's career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash alongside fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Richie Valens on February 3, 1959. His contributions to the genre and his distinctive style have left a lasting impact on rock and roll history.
Born on Oct 24, 1930 (94 years old)
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J. P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson was one of the musicians who died in a plane crash.
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