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The Big Bopper

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American musician (1930-1959)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1930 to 1959 · aged 28
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Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., 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 last of which became George Jones's first number-one hit in 1959.

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Advertisement featured in Cashbox magazine, 13 December 1958Advertisement featured in Cashbox magazine, 13 December 1958Monument in front of Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IowaMonument in front of Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IowaMonument at crash site, September 16, 2003Monument at crash site, September 16, 2003

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1959 · aged 28
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25 languages

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