Ritchie Valens Net Worth

Ritchie Valens Net Worth is
$500 Thousand

Ritchie Valens Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Ritchie Valens was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, he had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a M...

Full Name	Ritchie Valens
Net Worth	$500 Thousand
Date Of Birth	May 13, 1941, Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	February 3, 1959, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Place Of Birth	Pacoima
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
Profession	Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter
Nationality	United States of America
Parents	Joseph Steven Valenzuela, Concepcion Valenzuela
Siblings	Connie Lemos, Bob Morales, Mario Ramirez, Irma Norton
Nicknames	Richie Valens , Valens, Ritchie , Richard Steven Valenzuela
Awards	Grammy Hall of Fame
Nominations	Grammy Award for Song of the Year
TV Shows	The Music Shop
Star Sign	Taurus

#	Fact
1	Following his untimely death, he was interred at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, California.
2	On December 27, 1958, he appeared on The Dick Clark Show (1958), live from New York City from 7:30 - 8pm. Also on that show were Jackie Wilson, The Crests, Jimmy Clanton and The Diamonds. At that time, Ritchie and others were also appearing at the Lowe's State Theater, as part of Alan Freed's 10 day holiday show. After their performances on "The Dick Clark Show", at the Little Theater, Ritchie and the other performers traveled a few city blocks, within New York City's Times Square area for their nightly revue at the Lowe's State Theater.
3	In the trailer for Go, Johnny, Go! (1959), he is seen briefly performing on stage, with no sound. In the actual film, he is performing "Ooh My Head" in a coffee shop. This may suggest that another song was left on "the cutting room floor".
4	His appearance in Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) filmed sometime in 1958, appears to have been filmed prior to his recordings of "Donna" and "Come On, Let's Go" as he is singing in the style of Little Richard. He had not yet adapted his own vocal style that he used on his later 1958 recordings. Interestingly, "Framed", the B-side to "Come On, Let's Go", is a reworking of Little Richard's "Miss Ann", but there Ritchie sounds more like the Ritchie Valens that we came to know.
5	Early in his career, Bruce Johnston, later of The Beach Boys, was a fellow band member. The Beach Boys have credited Ritchie as one of their influences.
6	He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6733 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 11, 1990 (two days before what would have been his 49th birthday).
7	At the time of his death, he had a two-sided hit, "Donna" (US #2) / "La Bamba" (US #22). The only time a singing star, in the rock era, had a top 10 hit at the exact time of his/her death.
8	Is mentioned in the song "Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion.
9	Parents were Steven Valenzuela and Connie Valenzuela.
10	Attended Pacoima Junior High School (now Pacoima Middle School).
11	Had a fear of flying after his best friend was killed when two airplanes collided, and the wreckage fell on him.
12	Despite having his most popular hit with "La Bamba", an adaptation of a Mexican folk song, Valens did not speak Spanish.
13	Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
14	Was one of the performers featured on a set of stamps of rock and blues legends issued by the United States Postal Service in June 1993.
15	Released his first single "Come On, Let's Go" in 1958.
16	His hit song "Donna" was named after his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig.
17	Died in a plane crash at age 17 along with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper (Jiles Perry Richardson).
18	Born at 12:56am-PDT

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status
Idol	2005	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Singapore Idol	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
White Chicks	2004	writer: "La Bamba"
Cesko hledá SuperStar	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hrvatski Idol	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Monsieur Ibrahim	2003	performer: "La Bamba"
Stars in Their Eyes Kids	2002	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Deuces Wild	2002	performer: "Come On, Let's Go" / writer: "Come On, Let's Go"
That '70s Show	2001	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970)	2000	TV Movie documentary performer: "Ooh My Head" / writer: "Ooh My Head"
Committed	2000/I	performer: "Donna" / writer: "Donna"
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast		TV Series arranger - 1 episode, 1999 performer - 1 episode, 1999
Music from Another Room	1998	writer: "Come On Let's Go"
Stars in Their Eyes	1995	TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Low Down Dirty Shame	1994	arranger: "LA BAMBA"
There Goes My Baby	1994	writer: "La Bamba"
Marienhof	1992	TV Series arranger - 1 episode
That Night	1992	performer: "COME ON LET'S GO" / writer: "COME ON LET'S GO"
Beverly Hills, 90210		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1991 writer - 1 episode, 1991
Revenge	1990/I	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
Quantum Leap		TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1990 writer - 2 episodes, 1990
She's Out of Control	1989	performer: "La Bamba" - as Richie Valens / writer: "La Bamba" - as Richie Valens
Young Love: Lemon Popsicle 7	1987	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
Hill Street Blues	1987	TV Series arranger - 1 episode
La Bamba	1987	arranger: "La Bamba" / lyrics: "Ooh! My Head", "The Paddi Wack Song", "Come On, Let's Go", "Donna", "I Got a Gal Named Sue That's My Little Suzie" / music: "Ooh! My Head", "The Paddi Wack Song", "Come On, Let's Go", "Donna", "I Got a Gal Named Sue That's My Little Suzie"
Moonlighting		TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1986 - 1987 writer - 2 episodes, 1986 - 1987
Tin Men	1987	performer: "La Bamba" / writer: "La Bamba"
The Money Pit	1986	arranger: "LA BAMBA" / performer: "LA BAMBA"
Christine	1983	performer: "Come On, Let's Go" / writer: "Come On, Let's Go"
The Right Stuff	1983	writer: "La Bamba"
Exposed	1983	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
Losin' It	1983	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
Shifshuf Naim	1981	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
Rock 'n' Roll High School	1979	writer: "C'mon Let's Go"
Good Old Days Part II	1978	TV Special performer: "Donna" / writer: "Donna"
Grease	1978	performer: "La Bamba" / writer: "La Bamba"
American Hot Wax	1978	arranger: "La Bamba" / performer: "La Bamba"
The Motel	1976	writer: "La Bamba" - uncredited
That'll Be the Day	1973	writer: "Donna" - uncredited
Shindig!		TV Series writer - 1 episode, 1965 arranger - 1 episode, 1964
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show	1960	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Go, Johnny, Go!	1959	performer: "OOH MY HEAD"
Who's Doing the Dishes?		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Britain's Got More Talent	2016	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Loving	2016	performer: "Ooh! My Head" / writer: "Ooh! My Head"
Girl in a Band	2015	TV Movie documentary arranger: "La Bamba" - uncredited / performer: "La Bamba" - uncredited
S.O.S.: Mulheres ao Mar 2	2015	writer: "La Bamba"
The Goldbergs	2015	TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Late Late Show with James Corden	2015	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Strictly Come Dancing	2014	TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Vive cantando	2014	TV Series arranger - 1 episode
Vegas	2013	TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2012	TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Roaring 20s: Mick Jagger's Glory Years	2011	Video documentary performer: "La Bamba" / writer: "La Bamba"
Prom	2011	writer: "Come On, Let's Go"
Camping paradis	2011	TV Series arranger - 1 episode
Mafia II	2010	Video Game lyrics: "COME ON LET'S GO", "DONNA" / music: "COME ON LET'S GO", "DONNA" / performer: "COME ON LET'S GO", "DONNA"
20 to 1	2010	TV Series documentary arranger - 1 episode
Guitar Hero World Tour	2008	Video Game arranger: "La Bamba"
Ranchero	2008/I	writer: "Fast Freight" - as Richie Valens
Cars	2006	Video Game writer: "Come On, Let's Go" - as Richie Valens
Cheap	2005	performer: "We Belong Together"

Composer

Title	Year	Status	Character
La fuga	2014	Short

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Go, Johnny, Go!	1959		Himself
The Music Shop	1959	TV Series	Himself
The Dick Clark Show	1958	TV Series	Himself
New American Bandstand 1965	1958	TV Series	Himself

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Latin Explosion: A New America	2015	TV Movie documentary	Himself - Musician
The Oracle of Del-Fi	2008	Documentary	Himself
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment	2003	TV Movie documentary	Himself
The Ritchie Valens Story	2002	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Behind the Music	1999	TV Series documentary	Himself
Good Old Days Part II	1978	TV Special	Himself

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
1990	Star on the Walk of Fame	Walk of Fame	Recording	Awarded posthumously on May 11, 1990 at 6733 Hollywood Blvd.

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
1988	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Song of the Year	La Bamba (1987)

Known for movies

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Ritchie Valens Net Worth

Ritchie Valens Net Worth is
$500 Thousand