Ritchie Valens Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

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Ritchie Valens was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

He was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll and Chicano rock.

His most famous hit song was 'La Bamba,' which he adapted from a Mexican folk song.

Valens was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Valens had a romantic relationship with his high school sweetheart, Donna Ludwig.

Despite only living to 17 years of age, Valens left behind a rich and enduring legacy.

He is recognized as a major progenitor of the Chicano rock and Latin rock movements.

His songs, including 'Come On, Let's Go' and 'Donna,' have been extensively covered by other artists.

Valens has been the subject of biographical films, most notably 1987's 'La Bamba.'

There have been many tributes to Valens, including murals, renamed parks, and freeway sections in his honor.

Basic Information About Ritchie Valens

Full Name	Ritchie Valens
Category	Celebrities › Rock Stars
Professions	Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter
Net worth	$500,000
Date of birth	1941-05-13
Place of birth	Pacoima
Date of death	1959-02-03 (aged 17)
Nationality	United States of America
Education	San Fernando High School
Father	José Esteban Valenzuela
Mother	Concepción "Concha" Reyes
Siblings	(Four) Roberto Bob Morales, Mario Ramirez, Connie, and Irma
Gender	Male
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
Social Media	↗︎ Wikipedia

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