Webjun 11, 2018 · born richard steven valenzuela on may 13, 1941, in pacioma, california;
Died on february 3, 1959, in clear lake, iowa.
Webat the age of 17, ritchie valens was killed in a plane crash on february 3, 1959, along with buddy holly, j.
Richardson (the “big bopper”), and pilot roger peterson.
Webfeb 3, 2006 · ritchie valens, pacoima’s favorite son and america’s first latino rock star, died in the iowa plane crash that also killed buddy holly and j. p.
