Ritchie Valens was rescued from obscurity by a 1987 movie, “La Bamba,” that finally put the Southern California teen’s story ahead of Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper, the two older singers ...

After nearly 40 years, a new biography of Ritchie Valens has been self-published, offering a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of the pioneering Latino rocker. The only biography was 1987’s ...

The movie became a cultural touchstone. Books about Valens, though, have been scarce. The only biography was 1987’s “Ritchie Valens, the First Latino Rocker” by Beverly Mendheim, who ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Wonder Team. Wonder Team Wonders, “Who was Ritchie Valens?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Wonder Team! Are you or a friend learning to play an instrument? Can ...

Her girlfriends went justifiably crazy and got even more excited when the DJ played it again. More about Ritchie Valens and Donna Ludwig ...

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