The Big Bopper

The Big Bopper was the stage name of J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, a popular American singer and songwriter in the 1950s. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace," which featured humorous lyrics and a catchy rhythm. Richardson was also a disc jockey and a key figure in early rock and roll music. Tragically, he died at age 28 in the 1959 plane crash that also claimed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, an event famously called "The Day the Music Died." His energetic style and memorable songs helped shape the early years of rock and roll.