Lou Diamond Phillips starred as Valens in the original, which was nominated for a Golden Globe and earned Los Lobos a 1987 chart-topper for their version of Valens’ 1958 single “La Bamba,” which was ...

The importance of Ritchie Valens in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is undeniable. Beyond his musical influence, however, the Mexican-American from Pacoima, Calif., is a symbol for the integration of ...

According to Lou Diamond Phillips, no one foresaw “industry-shifting box-office hit” while making La Bamba, the 1987 favorite about the tragically short life of 1950s Chicano rocker Ritchie Valens.

The Edmonton Oilers have made it to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006 and things look -- and sound -- a bit different. For some time now, the Oilers have used Ritchie Valens' 1958 hit song "La ...

As right as "La Bamba" is for these times, it's got a long history. As the story goes, 1950s rock star Ritchie Valens — that 17-year-old kid from the the San Fernando valley — probably grew up hearing ...

The Mexican folk-music genre that inspired Ritchie Valens’ 1958 hit single “La Bamba” is making a comeback in the U.S. and Mexico, as a new generation of young bands revives traditional sounds. The ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Country crooner and season 17 Champion of NBC's The Voice, Jake Hoot is channeling ...

Will Smith showed his 9 million Instagram followers that he is still pretty fresh -- and can sing "La Bamba" in Spanish. In a video he posted to his account on Monday, the 49-year-old actor responded ...