Big Bopper
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Hellooo Baby!: The Best of the Big Bopper, 1954-1959, Rhino / Wea Records
| J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1958-1959 |
| Instrument(s) | guitar |
| Genre(s) | rock and roll, country |
| Label(s) | Mercury |
| Website(s) | www.officialbigbopper.com |
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song “Chantilly Lace”.
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The Day The Music Died
Monument at Crash Site, September 16, 2003.
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