The Big Bopper
American musician
Jiles Perry "J.P." Richardson Jr., better known by his stage name The Big Bopper, was an American musician and disc jockey. His best-known compositions include "Chantilly Lace," "Running Bear", and "White Lightning", the latter of which became... Wikipedia
Born: October 24, 1930, Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, TX
Died: February 3, 1959 (age 28 years), Clear Lake, IA
Place of burial: Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Beaumont, TX
Spouse: Adrianne Joy Fryou (m. 1952–1959)
Full name: Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr.
Children: Jay Perry Richardson and Debra Joy Richardson Bridges