Biography is the first since 1987, writes columnist. He spoke to author Corey Long and to one of Valens’ sisters, who says Long “got it right.” ...

(Photo by David Allen, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Ritchie Valens was rescued ... “La Bamba,” “Donna” and “Come On, Let’s Go.” Turning a Mexican folk song into a joyful ...

Ritchie Valens was rescued from obscurity ... Valens had three hits: “La Bamba,” “Donna” and “Come On, Let’s Go.” Turning a Mexican folk song into a joyful rocker that is instantly ...

Baby boomers' most popular girl name, Mary, has hardly lost its appeal. It still ranks among the 150 most popular girls' ...

“Donna,” written by Havens ... History of Rock partwork in 1982: “Ritchie Valens was hardly old enough to have assimilated too many influences in his music – what you hear is what he ...

Fans loved the smooth sounds of jazz and catchy doo-opp tunes of the 1950s. This list includes the biggest artists of the ...