This essay is adapted from Merrick Morton's "La Bamba: A Visual History," published by Hat & Beard Press. “Dance!! Dance!! Dance!! to the music of the Silhouettes Band!!” read the handbill. The ...
The Ritchie Valens Memorial Highway made its debut Saturday in Pacoima, and hundreds of local fans came out to celebrate with live music, food, and a screening of the film “La Bamba.” The festivities ...
The 1987 musical biopic La Bamba chronicled the life and career of Mexican-American rock pioneer Ritchie Valens. Now, according to Variety, a remake of the film is in the works. Lou Diamond Phillips ...
PACOIMA — Almost 60 years have passed since Ritchie Valens’ short 17 years of life, but his presence remains alive and well in the San Fernando Valley, more specifically in Pacoima, his hometown. A ...
The Pacoima Post Office was renamed Friday for its hometown hero, rock 'n' roll legend Ritchie Valens. Valens attended San Fernando High School and was discovered in 1958 at the American Legion hall ...