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The Big Bopper (Rock Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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The Big Bopper
Jiles Perry “J. P. "Richardson Jr., known as The Big Bopper, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and disc racer. His most famous compositions include" Chantilly Lace "and "White Lightning," which later became George Jones' debut hit in 1959. Richardson was killed in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa in 1959, along with other musicians. and Ritchie Valens, and pilot Roger Peterson. The crash was called "Dead Music Day" in the 1971 song "American Pie" by Don McLean.
Birth nameJiles Perry Richardson Jr.
Also known asJ. P. Richardson
BornOctober 24, 1930, Sabine Pass, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1959, Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, rockabilly, country
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, radio disc jockey
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1954–1959
LabelsMercury Records

About The Big Bopper

Rock Singer The Big Bopper was born on October 24, 1930 in Sabine Pass, Texas, United States (He dies at the age of 28, on February 3, 1959).

DJ, singer, and songwriter best known for his hit song"Chantilly Lace". His songs include"White Lightning" and"Running Bear".

All info about The Big Bopper can be found here. This article will clarify all information about The Big Bopper: birthday, biography, talent, height, girlfriend, sister and brother...

The Big Bopper before becoming famous

The Big Bopper was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1930 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

When he was born, Jiles Perry"J.P" was a defensive lineman for his high school football team. Jr. Richardson.

Achievement of The Big Bopper

Rock Singer Buddy Holly and Rock Singer Ritchie Valens were killed in the same plane crash as him.

The Big Bopper's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Adrianne Joy Fryon on April 18, 1952. Their two children, Jay and Debra, were born to them.

The Big Bopper on Social Media

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He sat in the seat reserved for Country Singer Waylon Jennings on the fateful plane.

The Big Bopper Income & Net worth

The Big Bopper's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rock singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the The Big Bopper.

The Big Bopper Height and Weight

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Latest information about The Big Bopper updated on March 25 2023.