The Big Bopper
Also Known As: Jiles Perry Richardson, JP Richardson, J. P. Richardson, J.P. Richardson
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 first number-one hit in 1959. Richardson was killed in an airplane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, in 1959, along with fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, and the pilot, Roger Peterson.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Sabine Pass, Texas, USA
Birthday: October 24, 1930
Deathday: February 03, 1959
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Gender: Male
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