Ritchie Valens in studio with Ted Quillin

Born Ricardo Steven Valenzuela, born 1941 and died 1959, he was probably the first Mexican American rock and roll star. His professional career lasted only eight months.

Ted Quillin (a.k.a. "TQ") is a hall of fame radio DJ who is alive and well and living in Las Vegas.Posted by Picasa

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Louis Velasquez said…
Thank you for this unique photo of ritchie
many thanks
louis richard velasquez
October 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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