The Big Bopper
Sign in to saveAlso 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
Discography
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- 139,579
- Total plays
- 592,222
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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
- Genre
- rock and roll
- Instrument
- voice
- Image
- The Big Bopper.jpg
- Voice type
- baritone
- Significant event
- The Day the Music Died
Show 9 more facts
- 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.
Sources (6)
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