Ritchie Valens
| First Name | Ritchie |
| Middle Name | Steven |
| Last Name | Valens |
| Full Name at Birth | Richard Steven Valenzuela |
| Other Names | Richie Valens |
| Age | 17 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1941 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California |
| Date of Death | February 3, 1959 |
| Location of Death | Clear Lake, Iowa |
| Cause of Death | Plane Crash |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | La Bamba |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Rock & Roll |
| Music Mood | Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Energetic, Exuberant, Playful, Passionate, Fun, Rambunctious, Carefree, Summery, Cheerful, Happy, Rousing, Freewheeling, Lively, Innocent, Rollicking |
| Instrument | Guitar, Vocals |
Ritchie Valens (born Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes; May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter and guitarist.
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Filmography
Selected Ritchie Valens film and TV show credits:
Soundtrack Credits
2008
Ranchero
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2005
20 to 1
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2000
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970)
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1964
Shindig!
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