Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens was a pioneering Mexican-American rock and roll musician whose career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash at the age of 17. He is best known for his hit songs 'La Bamba' and 'Donna', which brought Latin influences into the mainstream rock music scene. Valens is remembered as one of the first Hispanic rock stars and has had a lasting impact on the genre, influencing countless artists and musicians.
Born on Feb 13, 1941 (84 years old)
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Honduras:
Carlos Santana references Ritchie Valens as part of his musical legacy.
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Slovenia:
Ritchie Valens was one of the first prominent figures in Chicano rock.
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Dominican Republic:
Ritchie Valens was a young rock singer who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959.
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Canada:
Ritchie Valens is noted as one of the young singers who died in the plane crash that inspired McLean.
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Greece:
Labamba is a cover of a traditional Mexican song from the Veracruz region.
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Dominican Republic:
Ritchie Valens was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
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