Pioneer in the Chicano rock movement who released the single "La Bamba" and died in an 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.
