This essay is adapted from Merrick Morton's "La Bamba: A Visual History," published by Hat & Beard Press. “Dance!! Dance!! Dance!! to the music of the Silhouettes Band!!” read the handbill. The ...
John Mueller’s ‘50s Dance Party recreates the final tour of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. “John Mueller’s ‘50s Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy ...
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Ritchie Valens was a pioneer in rock n’ roll music during the late 1950s with hits like “Come On, Let’s Go”, “Donna” and “La ...
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 who died in ...