Person
The Big Bopper
Albums
21
Members
0
Active
1930–1959
Origin
United States
Biography
Jiles Perry "JP" Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 - February 3, 1959) commonly known as The Big Bopper, was an American disc jockey, singer, and songwriter whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace". On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as The Day the Music Died, Richardson was killed in a small-plane crash in Iowa, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
Discography
Big Bopper's Wedding
Chantilly Lace
Walking Through My Dreams / Someone Watching Over You
Chantilly Lace
It's The Truth Ruth
Pink Petticoats / The Clock
The Big Bopper
Chantilly Lace / Big Bopper's Wedding
Chantilly Lace
Oh, Baby That's What I Like
Chantilly Lace / The Purple People Eater
Hellooo Baby! The Best of the Big Bopper, 1954-1959
Hellooo Baby! The Best Of The Big Bopper 1954 - 1959
The Best Of Big Bopper
The Best Of Big Bopper
Hello Baby! You Know What I Like!
Rock ’n Roll Hits
Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace / A Year Ago Tonite
Chantilly Lace / Giddy Up A Ding Dong
Chantilly Lace / Sh-Boom