The Big Bopper

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Born
24 October 1930
Born In
Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Died
3 February 1959 (aged 28)
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace". Richardson was born in Sabine Pass, Texas, the oldest son of Jiles Perry, Sr. and Elise (Stalsby) Richardson. His father was an oil field worker and driller. He had two younger brothers, Cecil and James. Within a short time the family moved to Beaumont, Texas. He graduated fro… read more
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Cha… read more
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace". Richardson was born in Sabine Pass, Texas, the oldest… read more

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1 Play track Chantilly Lace Chantilly Lace
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2 The Best Rock'n Roll Album in the World Ever... CD2 White Lightnin'
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3 Play track The Best of Big Bopper Crazy Blues
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4 Play track The Best of Big Bopper Walking Through My Dreams
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5 Chantilly Lace Little Red Riding Hood
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6 Chantilly Lace Big Bopper's Wedding
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7 Play track Chantilly Lace Pink Petticoats
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8 The Best of Big Bopper Strange Kisses
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9 The Legacy of the Big Bopper Running Bear
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10 Play track Chantilly Lace It's the Truth Ruth
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Albums

  1. 59,873 listeners

    1 Jan 1958 · 10 tracks

    Chantilly Lace
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  2. 17,752 listeners

    1 Jan 1999 · 17 tracks

    The Best of Big Bopper
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  3. 6,869 listeners

    3 May 2012 · 19 tracks

    The Big Bopper's Greatest Hits
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  4. 2,721 listeners

    2008 · 28 tracks

    The Day The Music Died: In Memory Of The Big Bopper
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