Ritchie Valens
Rock Singer
Pioneer in the Chicano rock movement who released the single "La Bamba." He tragically died in a historic plane crash, an event that was nicknamed The Day the Music Died.
He learned to play the guitar right-handed even though he was naturally left-handed.
He died in the plane crash that also killed The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly.
His mother was actress Connie Valenzuela.
He influenced artists like Carlos Santana.