American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and disc jockey. He was an early star of rock and roll, probably best known for his recording of "Chantilly Lace". Killed in a plane crash, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died".
b. October 24, 1930 (Sabine Pass, TX, USA)
d. February 3, 1959 (Clear Lake, IA, USA)
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February 2, 1959
Surf Ballroom
Clear Lake, Iowa, United StatesThe Big Bopper's last concert, he died the next day.
1. Chantilly Lace
2. The Big Bopper's Wedding
3. Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor
February 1, 1959
Riverside Ballroom
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United StatesJanuary 31, 1959
Duluth Armory
Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 30, 1959
Laramar Ballroom
Fort Dodge, Iowa, United StatesJanuary 29, 1959
Capitol Theatre
Davenport, Iowa, United StatesJanuary 28, 1959
Prom Ballroom
St. Paul, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 27, 1959
Fiesta Ballroom
Montevideo, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 26, 1959
Fournier's Ballroom
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United StatesJanuary 25, 1959
Kato Ballroom
Mankato, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 24, 1959
Eagles Club
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesJanuary 23, 1959
Million Dollar Ballroom
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesNovember 22, 1958
Dick Clark Show
New York, New York, United States1. Chantilly Lace
September 20, 1958
Dick Clark Show
New York, New York, United States1. Chantilly Lace
Big Bopper has released 7+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Best Of Big Bopper, Pink Petticoats / The Clock, Big Bopper's Wedding. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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