He was born 84 days after his father, the Big Bopper, died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Now, decades later, Jay P. Richardson is reliving his father's dream and following his footsteps as the Big Bopper Jr.
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Entertainment - Music, GB Topics - Big Names, GB Topics - Never Too Late, GB Topics - Reinvent Yourself, GB Topics - Unforgettable Characters, Money - Career, Relationships - Family, GB Exclusives - GB Rocks
big bopper - performance - entertainment - family - history - buddy holly - music - ritchie valens - big bopper jr. - the day the music died - singing - jay p. richardson
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Posted 9:59pm June 21st, 2009Do it brother and don't let em stop you!!!
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Posted 6:59pm March 2nd, 2009oh my gawd I hope he makes it in the business...
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Posted 3:03pm February 3rd, 2009Great story. Glad to see his son carrying on the legacy. The Big Bopper is missed. 50 years ago today. RIP.