On February 3rd, 1959, a young boy with superstar potential was killed.

Ritchie Valens was just seventeen years old and although still in his first year

 as a recording artist, had already made a name for himself in the music industry.

Ritchie was the first Mexican American singer to achieve national recognition,

paving the way for others.

Ritchie Valens will always be remembered for his emotional renditions

of his self penned hit songs Donna ' and

'La Bamba '.