Ritchie Valens
- January 10, 2024
- Rock Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ritchie Valens |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Date Of Birth | May 13, 1941(1941-05-13) |
| Age | 83 |
| Date Of Death | 1959-02-03 |
| Birthplace | Pacolma |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Ritchie Valens Biography
| Name | Ritchie Valens |
| Birthday | May 13 |
| Birth Year | 1941 |
| Place Of Birth | Pacolma |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Ritchie Valens is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on May 13, 1941 in Pacolma, California, United States. He was a pioneer in Chicano rock and released “La Bamba”, his first single. Tragically, he died in an historic plane crash. This event was known as The Day the Music Died.
He had a profound influence on artists such as He influenced artists like Carlos Santana..
His mother was Connie Valenzuela, actress.
Ritchie Valens Net Worth
| Net Worth | $500 Thousand |
| Source Of Income | Rock Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ritchie Valens is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ritchie Valens 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Even though he was born with left-handed fingers, he learned how to play the guitar right-handed.
He was also killed in the plane accident that also killed Buddy Holly and He died in the plane crash that also killed The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly. .
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Ritchie Valens height 5 ft 7 in Ritchie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ritchie Valens Dating?
According to our records, Ritchie Valens is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ritchie Valens’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ritchie Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ritchie Valens celebrates birthday on May 13 of every year.
How did Richie from La Bamba died?
Ritchie Valens
Died| February 3, 1959 (aged 17) Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S.
Cause of death| Plane crash
Resting place| San Fernando Mission Catholic Cemetery in Los Angeles,
California
Other names| Ritchie Valens
Why did Richie Valens plane crash?
Rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson are killed when their chartered Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashes in Iowa a few minutes after takeoff from Mason City on a flight headed for Moorhead, Minnesota. Investigators blamed the crash on bad weather and pilot error.
Is Ritchie Valens Donna still alive?
Donna now lives in a small community near Sacramento with her third husband. She has two daughters.
How old was Ritchie when died?
17 years (1941–1959)
How much of La Bamba is true?
The mid-air plane collision at the beginning of the film occurred in real- life on January 31, 1957. The debris crashed into the schoolyard of Pacoima Junior High School, which ultimately killed 8 people, and injured 75 others. Most of the victims were school children.