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Jiles Perry J. P. Richardson Jr. (October 24 1930 - February 3 1959) also 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 a day that has become known as The Day the Music Died Richardson was killed in a plane crash in Iowa along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
When is The Big Bopper's birthday?
The Big Bopper was born on the , which was a Friday. The Big Bopper's next birthday would be in 313 days (would be turning 96years old then).
How old would The Big Bopper be today?
Today, The Big Bopper would be 95 years old. To be more precise, The Big Bopper would be 34695 days old or 832680 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of The Big Bopper? Is there a The Big Bopper action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to The Big Bopper right here.
What was The Big Bopper's zodiac sign?
The Big Bopper's zodiac sign was Scorpio.
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The ruling planets of Scorpio are Mars and Pluto. Therefore, lucky days were Tuesdays and lucky numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81 and 90. Scarlet, Red and Rust were The Big Bopper's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Scorpio include: Determination, Self assurance, Appeal and Magnetism. Negative character traits could be: Possessiveness, Intolerance, Controlling behaviour and Craftiness.Was The Big Bopper gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether The Big Bopper was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
29% of all voters think that The Big Bopper was gay (homosexual), 59% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 12% like to think that The Big Bopper was actually bisexual.
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Is The Big Bopper still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, The Big Bopper is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was The Big Bopper when he/she died?
The Big Bopper was 28 years old when he/she died.
Was The Big Bopper hot or not?
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When did The Big Bopper die? How long ago was that?
The Big Bopper died on the 3rd of February 1959, which was a Tuesday. The tragic death occurred 66 years ago.
Where was The Big Bopper born?
The Big Bopper was born in Sabine Pass Port Arthur Texas, Texas.
Did The Big Bopper do drugs? Did The Big Bopper smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that The Big Bopper did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did The Big Bopper do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Where did The Big Bopper die?
The Big Bopper died in Grant Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, Iowa, United States.
What instruments did The Big Bopper play?
The Big Bopper did know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Guitar and Singing.
Which record label was The Big Bopper signed to? What record labels was The Big Bopper with in the past?
The Big Bopper was signed with Mercury Records.
When did The Big Bopper's career start? How long ago was that?
The Big Bopper's career started in 1954. That is more than 71 years ago.
What kind of music did The Big Bopper do? What genre was The Big Bopper?
The Big Bopper was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres The Big Bopper is best known for are: Country music, Rock and roll and Rockabilly.
What was The Big Bopper's real name?
The Big Bopper's full given name was Jiles Perry Richardson Jr..
Who are similar musical artists to The Big Bopper?
Mayra Andrade, Vic DiCara, Stéphane Paquette, Erika Selin and Susanne Sundfør are musical artists that are similar to The Big Bopper. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is The Big Bopper doing now?
As mentioned above, The Big Bopper died 66 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about The Big Bopper's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of The Big Bopper's hairstyle or shirtless?
There might be. But unfortunately we currently cannot access them from our system. We are working hard to fill that gap though, check back in tomorrow!
What is The Big Bopper's net worth in 2025? How much does The Big Bopper earn?
According to various sources, The Big Bopper's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about The Big Bopper's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.