Birth Name: Richard Steven Valenzuela
Occupation: Rock Singer
Born In: Los Angeles, CA
Birthdate: May 13, 1941
Age: 82 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Multiracial
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Ritchie Valens was born on the 13th of May, 1941. He is popular for being a Rock Singer. He influenced artists like Carlos Santana. Ritchie Valens’s age is 82. Pioneer in the Chicano rock movement who released the single “La Bamba” and who died in a historic plane crash, an event that was nicknamed The Day the Music Died.
The 82-year-old rock singer was born in Los Angeles, CA. 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.
Ritchie Valens is a Taurus and his 83rd birthday is in .
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Childhood
Ritchie Valens was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Richard Steven Valenzuela is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
While we don't know Ritchie Valens birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Tuesday. People born on a Tuesday have great will power and a lot of energy. In general, they are very ambitious.
Education
Ritchie’s Richard Steven Valenzuela attended
San Fernando High School.
Family
Ritchie Valens’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Ritchie Valens’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Ritchie Valens keeps His personal life private. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section.
The 82-year-old American was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Serpent
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Richard Steven Valenzuela |
| NICKNAME: | Richie Valens, Ritchie Valens |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Roman Catholic |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Taurus |
| BIRTH DAY: | Tuesday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 82-year-old American rock singer has done well thus far. Majority of Ritchie’s money comes from being a rock singer. CelebsMoney has recently updated Ritchie Valens’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Ritchie Valens is a Taurus. People of this zodiac sign like cooking, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity. The strengths of this sign are being reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive and uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Ritchie Valens was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are often seen as humorous and gifted in literature and art. However, the snake can be overly suspicious, which makes them a bit paranoid.
Ruling Planet: Ritchie Valens has a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
Ritchie Valens’s birth sign is Taurus and he has a ruling planet of Venus.
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