Ritchie Valens: astrology, horoscope, natal chart

Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was a pioneer of rock and roll. Career The professional career of Ritchie Valens lasted a period of eight months, during which time he recorded some very influential songs of the 1950s rock and roll era. His best known song, "La Bamba", is probably the very first Latin Rock song to become a hit , making Valens the father of the Spanish rock and roll movement. He was born in Pacoima, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, on May 13, 1941. Brought up hearing traditional Mexican mariachi music, as well as flamenco guitar, R&B and jump blues, by the age of 5 he expressed an interest in making music of his own. He was encouraged by his father to take up guitar and trumpet, and it is also known that he l...