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The Big Bopper

The Big Bopper

American singer

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Birthdate
October 24, 1930
Birthplace
Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, Texas
Date of Death
February 3, 1959
Place of Death
Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, Iowa
Educated at
Lamar University
Lamar University
Also Known As
Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr.
Occupation
Musician
Musician
Disc jockey
Disc jockey
Songwriter
Songwriter
Singer
Singer

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Birth Name
Jiles Perry Richardson Jr.
Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
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Rock and roll
Pseudonym
Jape Richardson
Big Bopper
Wikidata ID
Q366207
Overview

The Big Bopper, also known as Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. and Jape Richardson, was a musician, disc jockey, singer and songwriter. He was born on October 24, 1930, in Port Arthur, Texas, and was a United States citizen. He studied at Lamar University. The Big Bopper was known for his work in the rock and roll genre.

Unfortunately, The Big Bopper passed away on February 3, 1959, in Clear Lake, Iowa. His birth name was Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. and he occasionally used the pseudonym Jape Richardson.

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