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Also known as Jiles Richardson Jr., Jiles Richardson, J. P. Richardson Jr,, J. P. Richardson, Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson Jr,, Jape Richardson, Jiles Perry Richardson, Big Bopper

American musician (1930–1959)

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1930-10-24
Active to
1959-02-03
death by plane crashpoprock & roll

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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. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Perry
Family name
Richardson
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Port Arthur
Place of death
Clear Lake
Occupation
songwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Notable work
Chantilly Lace
Instrument
voice
Image
The Big Bopper.jpg
Voice type
baritone
Significant event
The Day the Music Died
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date of birth
1930-10-24
date of death
1959-02-03
manner of death
accidental death
pseudonym
Jape Richardson
name in native language
J. P. Richardson
cause of death
aviation accident
Commons category
J. A. “The Big Bopper” Richardson
start of work period
1954-00-00
birth name
Jiles Perry Richardson Jr.
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