• Ritchie Valens was a talented musician
  • His life was cut way too short
  • Learn more about his tragic death

Though Ritchie Valens’ life was tragically cut short, his memory and talented works continue to live on in fans and music lovers around the world. Richard Steven Valenzuela was born on May 13, 1941 in Pacoima. 

Ritchie Valens: Life and Death

His parents were from Mexico and he was the second of five children. 

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