In his hands, it became a catapult for guitar hero god shots. Candid shot of Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) and Buddy Holly during the Winter Dance Party Tour.

A new book revisits the making of La Bamba with rare on-set photos of Ritchie Valens’ life, captured by L.A. street photographer Merrick Morton.

Back in school, Racial Harmony Day was something we all looked forward to. A core memory is getting dressed in cultural wear, trading snacks during recess, and learning more about our friends’ ...

Lou Diamond Phillips stars as Ritchie Valens in 1987's biographical drama La Bamba. The film also stars Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto and Elizabeth Peña.