The Big Bopper

Personal Info

Birthday: 1930-10-24

Age: 94

Place of Birth: Sabine Pass, Texas, USA

Known For: Acting

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 fir...

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Filmography

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

Self (archive footage)

The True Buddy Holly Story

Self (archive footage)

Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2

Self (archive footage)

Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

Self (archive footage)

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