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The Big Bopper
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Birthday: October 24, 1930 (95)
Place of Birth: Sabine Pass, Texas, USA

Biography

Jiles Perry "J. P. " Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), better known by his stage name The Big Bopper, was an American musician and disc jockey. His best-known compositions include "Chantilly Lace," "Running Bear", and "White Lightning", the latter of which became George Jones's first number-one hit in 1959.

Known For

The Dick Clark ShowThe Dick Clark Showas SelfThe Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"as Self (archive footage)Behind The Music: The Day The Music DiedBehind The Music: The Day The Music Diedas Self (archive footage)Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2as Self (archive footage)The True Buddy Holly StoryThe True Buddy Holly Storyas Self (archive footage)