Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | October 24, 1930 |
Birth Place | Sabine Pass, TX |
Age | 90 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Feb 3, 1959 (age 28) |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $25 Million (2024)
About
DJ, singer, and Songwriter best known for his hit "Chantilly Lace." He also wrote songs such as "White Lightning" and "Running Bear."
Before Fame
Born Jiles Perry "J.P." Richardson, Jr., he was a defensive lineman for his high school football team.
Trivia
He died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
Family Life
He married Adrianne Joy Fryon on April 18, 1952. They had two children together, Jay and Debra.
Associated With
He took the seat on the doomed airplane that was supposed to be for Waylon Jennings.