Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, ...

“Their mother, Connie, had also been involved in pushing Ritchie to get him the right ... One of the shots shows two of Valens’ sisters, dressed as extras for the film, holding a photo of ...

The iconic rock en español band would be the first primarily Spanish-language act inducted — and that's an even bigger honor ...

(Connie Valens / Ritchie Valen's Sister) <15:16:28 WE NEVER FELT SO ALONE. MY MOM WAS BROKEN AND THAT BROKE US TO SEE HER LIKE THAT 15:16:35> That day - Connie lost more than a big brother.

Buddy was the first guy who had confidence in me. ... I had as much star quality as an old shoe, but he really liked me, and believed in me.” ...

As Mexican Americans, we've been harassed by La Migra — immigration enforcement — since the United States took our land ...

“Their mother, Connie, had also been involved in pushing Ritchie to get him the right exposure ... One of the shots shows two of Valens' sisters, dressed as extras for the film, holding a photo of ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and ...

“The official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper ... fro-yo hits from yesteryear by the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins ...

Besides the music of Buddy Holly, attendees can also expect to hear Rogers rock out to the music of Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Gene Vincent, ...