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1. Sandra The Moonchild Diva on August 27, 2003 03:40 PM

   Nice site, thanks!
   Anyone know where I can get a Ritchie Valens black t-shirt?

2. Sandra The Moonchild Diva on August 27, 2003 03:41 PM

   nice site!
   anyone know where i can get a black ritchie valens t-shirt?
   thanks!

3. Ruth Moen on August 28, 2003 12:31 AM

   I remember Richie Valens and Buddy Holly. I was just 16 years old when their music was in the top ten. "Wake Up Little Suzy" was playing on the radio when I recieved my first kiss. In my boyfriend's car. Need I say more?

   Would it be possible to have my website reviewed? How does one do that?

   Ruth

4. Loretta Evans on August 30, 2003 07:25 AM

   Great site!A few years ago i watched the movie LA BAMBA and found out it was based on a true story about Ritchie Valens.In the movie they play his songs and just the sound of Ritchie Valens voice and the way he sings made me a big fan of his.I wish i could have been born back then because the music these days does not even compare to the music back then.

5. Jenny on October 21, 2003 05:30 PM

   i love listing to ritchie Valens song's the one song that has really touched my heart is(Your Mine) every word is the way i feel about the love in my life.

6. Tim EADE on January 19, 2004 03:07 AM

   does any one no were i can get a ritchie valenscd

7. Dave on March 9, 2004 08:41 AM

   This is my first time on this site.It is set up really well.I have been a big fan of Ritchie Valens,Buddy Holly,The Big Bopper for many long and happy years.If i could go back in time,i would do it so that i could stop Ritchie and the others from getting on that plane.Sadly they aren't here anymore,but their music lives on for ever.

8. Timothy on July 1, 2004 06:04 PM

   Ritchie Valens 45's collection
   with Picture Sleeves

9. Timothy J. on July 14, 2004 09:18 PM

   we'll miss you ritchie
   and we will keep your music alive forever
   and a few Albums you made for Us
   and we will keep all Records and vinyl clean
   for your memories.

   R.I.P

   Ritchie

   we will all see you someday.

   
   i have some LP's and 45's of Ritchie Valens
   in a Safe Wear no one Steal my favorite
   Ritchie Valens Photos and other info on
   ritchie.

   
   I Have 7 Copies Of Ritchie Valens
   Come on Let's Go /with LA BAMBA DF-51341
   A 1998 RE-ISSUE.

   
   Timothy.

10. Alex on September 9, 2004 07:46 AM

    My name is Alex and I live in Brazil. I love Ritchie´s music. It´s hard to believe that a seventeen years old boy could write great songs. Unfortunately that untimely plane crash took his life away in 1959.

11. Kimberly on November 16, 2004 03:10 PM

    Please tell me what ever happened to Ritchie Valens brother Bob, his mother, Rosie and of course Donna. Where are they now?

    thankyou
    Kimberly

12. jason on January 25, 2005 08:23 AM

    i sent a copy of my tribute song to del fi records,and i have emailed and wrote letters,still there's no answer,are they still open.

    I do hope that somebody answers my question

13. Betty Gauci on February 1, 2005 08:04 PM

    Yes, Ritchie, I feel the same way that everyone else does. You're sadly missed regardless how long ago it was. I just loving watching the movie, "La Bamba" with Lou Diamond Phillips portraying you. It shows how a young artist at a very young age got started into the music business as a Rock and Roll Star and had so much going for him. But got taken all away at a very young age. I really hated to see you being taken away so young, but God needed you alot more than we did. But one day we'll get the chance to meet you in heaven. You died before I reached the age of 9. You died in February and I was going to turn 9 in March of that year. I miss you and will always love you and your music.

14. frohbd on February 10, 2005 01:44 PM

    sorry i dont know valens cause i am just doing a report on him and i need some iformation so can anybody help me please

15. RitchieValensWebmaster on February 13, 2005 09:58 AM

    Hello Ritchie Valens Fans!

    I am here just to say a few words, There is a new permanent home for Ritchie Valens and we promise to never close. Also it is endorsed by Bob Morales (Ritchie's Brother)and his wife. Many things to view and the legacy of Ritchie will continue on!!! Head into rock history, 'Come On Let's Go'!

    Thank you and see you at the site!
    RitchieValenswebmaster

16. robert on February 20, 2005 03:51 PM

    me gustas las canciones de ritchie valens soy fanatico quisiera que me manden fotos de el soy su incha me gusta el rokan"n roll nueño mucica sueño ser elvis presley

17. Leo on February 22, 2005 12:37 PM

    I have studied Ritchies music and culture and understand of the background of where he came from. But I would really like to know more about his family and of his half brother Bob!

18. Misty on March 4, 2005 10:03 PM

    I to wanted to know what happened to Brother Bob, his mom, Rosie and Donna too. Can you tell me too?

19. mauro on March 25, 2005 11:50 PM

    hi there i was just wandering if any one can tell me if they know the name of the song played as background music when ritchie has his dreams of the planes crashing
    thanks

20. WebXen on May 18, 2005 04:23 PM

    It just reminds us that no matter what age you are you can make an impact on the world. By the way Ritchie's mom, Connie, passed away in 1987. They were buried side-by-side. It seems Bob married someone else and is no longer with Rosie. Part of the movie was filmed in Calexico, CA (my home town)... The Tijuana scene.

21. Annie on September 9, 2005 01:15 PM

    I would love to find out what in the world ever happened to Bob (Ritchies Brother)and of course Rosie. If anyone out there knows please post the info. Thanks a bunch to other fans.

22. Tonia on September 9, 2005 09:34 PM

    Does anyone know what happened to Donna Ludwig? I would also love to know what happened to Bob and Rosie. Also did Ritchie's mom ever recover from her loss? Where would I go for updates on Ritchie's family?

23. Ernie on September 28, 2005 09:59 AM

    i want to know what ever became of his brother Bob and his mom along with his brothers girl.

24. Jessica` on September 29, 2005 10:45 AM

    I always wanted to know what Donna look like so if any one has a picture of her could i please see it and i am sorry for his family for what happen
    THANK YOU,
    JESSICA

25. Chase on October 1, 2005 12:56 PM

    Yo wadup i seen the movie it was devastating wonder why the driver wasent payin attention why why why!!!!!!!!!!!! i love ritchiman he rocks so bad it aint funny! im a rockin person i should no i play piano gitar flute and drums!! i no i rock and ritchie was tight ---------chase chance p.s. i hope he's in heaven.

26. vicki on October 1, 2005 08:48 PM

    i always wanted to know what happend after richies death. if anyone has information about his family or donna email me thanks

27. vicki on October 1, 2005 08:49 PM

    i always wanted to know what happend after richies death. if anyone has information about his family or donna email me thanks

28. omar on October 10, 2005 12:23 AM

    I love the movie La Bamba and i love Ritchie and his songs he wrote and can someone tell me what hepen to his family adn Donna after his death

29. omar on October 10, 2005 12:26 AM

    I love the movie La Bamba and i love Ritchie and i love the songs he wrote and can someone tell me what hapen to his family and Donna after his death

30. rachel duncan on October 15, 2005 06:03 PM

    can anyone tell me what ever happen to donna ,did she ever marry ? or stay single plz write back...
    p.s rest in peace ritchie and may u live in peace...

31. TC on November 2, 2005 09:48 PM

    Seems like no body knows what happend to Donna or ritchie's family. I do know that his mother died a few years ago. Not too sure on his brother rob but yeah id love to know what happend to Donna Ludwig myself, shes been enshrined in this classic song, i would thinkt here would be more information out on her but ive tried google and wikipedia and theres no bios on her whatsover

32. rick on November 10, 2005 05:02 PM

    i always wanted to know what happend after richies death. if anyone has information about his family or donna email me thanks

33. rick on November 10, 2005 05:02 PM

    i always wanted to know what happend after richies death. if anyone has information about his family or donna email me thanks

34. kc on December 1, 2005 12:43 AM

    i WAS WONDERING IF ANYBODY KNOWS THE NAME OF THE BACKGROUND MUSIC PLAYING WHEN RITCHIES FAMILY FINDS OUT ABOUT HIS DEATH

35. manny on December 17, 2005 10:17 PM

    yeah i was trying to find out the same thing kc was trying to find out. The band Deftones has a song called "sleepwalk" which is the same song played in the movie, but altered a little.

36. mar on January 9, 2006 02:07 PM

    i would like to know what ever happened to donna ludwig and richie's mom and brother. Can someone please let me know?

37. chelsea on February 8, 2006 07:57 PM

    I went to see the "Winter Dance Party" reinactment in Watsonville, CA. They did it last year and now last year on the anniversary of Ritchie Valens' death on February 3. It was fabulous. The Big Bopper's son (who was a baby when his dad died) sings his songs, including Chantilly Lace. And the Buddy Holly imitator is fabulous. But the best part is when Anthony Ray pretends to be Ritchie Valens. All of Ritchie's siblings were there: older brother Bob Morales, who is still kind of a biker and a rebel, even in his 60s, his sisters Connie and Irma are great. They get on stage and dance when Ray sings. And youngest brother Mario plays in his blues band. Last year Luis Valdez, director of La Bamba came. This year his brother Daniel Valdez, the producer of the film and the star of the film Zoot Suit was there on Friday night. I went on Saturday night and the surprise guest was Donna Ludwig. She cried when Ray sang Oh, Donna to her on stage.
    

38. Bobbi on March 19, 2006 09:22 PM

    The background music in the opening and closing of the movie and the planes crashing over the school is "Sleepwalk" by Santo and Johnny. They were two brothers, recording at about that same time.

39. sherry on March 27, 2006 04:32 PM

    Does anyone know what happened to his brother?

40. Christie on April 15, 2006 09:33 AM

    I know a bit bout wot happened to ritchie's valens family. his mother died the same year as the movie was made, on october 18th. hes brothers and sisters are currently reliving his music, including bob. bob has even got his own website dedicated to ritchie. donna is a different story. not sure if she remarried but she has appeared on tv a couple of times. i browsed through da net and found an old pic of her when ritchie was alive. she looks quite scary, and skinny. i like da way ritchie valens looked, especially ones where he was sixteen

41. Paul Stone on April 18, 2006 11:35 PM

    What ever happen to donna Ludwig and Ritchie's sister's and brother I see that his mother died and is buried byside him, that's real nice, I think he would have like that alot. I love his music, one thing I don't believe the movie about him, is it at all true to real.

42. Katie on April 27, 2006 10:16 PM

    i read an article a couple of years ago (i dont remember where) that donna got married and lived a happy life with her family. she lives out in california somewhere and she even mentioned that her license plate was "odonnao" because someone had "ohdonna". i dont know whats happened in the past few years though.

43. New Zealand guy on April 30, 2006 07:03 PM

    hey guys i am only 15 bt i really like ritch valens he is the best singer i love the movie la bamba and i want 2 no wot happend 2 the rest of the family dont u
    just thought i would say my comment
    

44. Safa on May 12, 2006 07:22 PM

    I love Ritchie Valens !!! that's all i can say
    Ooh!My Head.

45. paola & elicza on August 17, 2006 09:18 PM

    we love ritchie!

46. Ania on September 18, 2006 10:20 AM

    Hi,
    I just wanted to say how happy I am that a web site like this exists with such a nice people like all of you guys:)
    I am so happy to find out some info that you are willing to share.
    I was only 8 years old when I first saw the movie and from then on it is my favourite one.[It was in Poland where i grew up] I love Ritchie and his music. He will always live in our hearts. If anybody knows more about Donna and his family I would really appreciate any kind of info.
    Thank you one more time:)

47. Anne on September 26, 2006 12:39 AM

    Does anyone know of a song Donna Ludwig wrote in memory of Richie called "Now That You're Gone (Wish You Were Here)"? I'm trying to find a copy of it.

48. Cindy on September 26, 2006 06:35 PM

    The famous song when Richie dies in the movie is SLEEPWALKER from Johnny and Santo.
    Wish I helped!

49. loretta on January 14, 2007 12:12 AM

    hey just wanted to say hi. im only 20 but my father raised me on oldies nad richie valens was one of my fav. singers. la bamba was made the year i was born. since i was little ive watchd that movie all the time. i love it so much!!! im watching it now and i got on here to see whatever happened to donna and the rest of the gang. can anyone tell me?

50. Josh on January 14, 2007 02:29 AM

    I read that Bob and Connie have cameos in the movie. Does anyone know where and who they appear as? Thanks. We forever miss you Ritchie!

51. Dixie on February 11, 2007 10:20 PM

    I like Ritchie Valens, and his songs.Does anybody know what happened to Donna? Did she get married and to who? Does anybody know her age? Does anybody know her parents names?

52. Ritchie with a T on March 10, 2007 09:48 PM

    When is anyone going to realize that your questions will not be answered on this site?

53. wkelly on June 4, 2007 08:27 AM

    Very sad that he didnt get to live his life, But WOW its great to see that he wasn`t forgotten, for all of us.

54. Maggie on July 25, 2007 06:43 PM

    Somebody received answer about Donna Ludwig, I´m from Brasil and I watch on Tv de Movie La Bamba with Lou Diamond, and I did want know about Donna, poor girl,lost de true love...
    tks

55. Carolina Madera on August 20, 2007 04:15 PM

    you guys are not gonna believe me but i have a three yr-old that loves ritchie's music..he says that he is ritchie and to wierd things out more.... my son loves to play the guitar!!! he actually knows the rhytum to " we belong together!!" awsome huh? i bought the movies about a ye and a half ago... and there's not one day that he doesnt watch it!!! i love ritchie!!! ur missed , i wish i had lived that era and had the HONOR to see u live!!

56. Cynthia on August 20, 2007 07:14 PM

    If we won't get answers here.... where could we all go to find out what ever happened to Donna, Rosie, Bob,,,,,PLease!!!!

57. T.J. on January 25, 2008 11:50 PM

    Does anybody know if Bob Morales, Richie's half-brother, is still alive? It'd be interesting to know.

58. renee on March 2, 2008 03:40 PM

    all of u that r looking for donna look under donna ludwig fox i did finally find out a little bit more about her she is a grandmother and still thinks of ritchie especially when she hears her song

59. Connie on April 17, 2008 10:09 AM

    The memories are great. Richie, Buddie, and so many more. These guys were great and so into their best years. Notice how their music was so possitive and up lifting even if it was a sad song.

60. sasha attson on June 9, 2008 02:32 PM

    i just wanted to say that i miss you and i wish that you were still here.....and that i'm doing a paper on you as my historical leader.....

61. chris on August 22, 2008 01:19 PM

    I showed this movie to my High school kids who are all hip hop fans but they ended up loving Richie and his music. It was great to see!! He sure seemed like a good man.

62. susan on September 7, 2008 04:02 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur92TaR4wm0&feature=related

63. John lemos on September 18, 2008 07:59 PM

    Go to www.ritchievalens.com for all your questions website
    is operated by the family Connie,Erma,mario&Bob

    thanks

64. yvonne thumma on October 18, 2008 05:29 PM

    where can i find the songs donna ludwig fox richie valens girl friend books she wrote and songs she wrote?

65. Arthur Vongrad Jr. on December 20, 2008 05:46 PM

    I went on Youtube and did a search for Donna Ludwig.

    They had a small interview with her. I don't know how old it is. (maybe dec 2,2006)

    You can do a search for it or try the URL:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur92TaR4wm0
    
    This URL is current as of Dec. 20, 2008. I don't think it will change. There are videos of his songs on her search of her name.
    She has two daughters and so she was probably or is still married which is probably why her last name is Fox.
    The interview is not in depth. It doesn't say much else about her, but you get to see what she looks like today.
    

66. Renee Meyers on December 28, 2008 04:15 PM

    Hi ritchie and donna my name is Renee and I like all of your shows and so does my sisters samantha and allee and my brother chris and brandon.
    ritchie and donna did you have a nice christmas. It was sad when ever they announce that you died in the moie and then the next one you were back in it so I realy don't know if you raly died or not.

67. Carole on February 18, 2009 02:22 PM

    I was about 13 when Ritchie died and sent his girlfriend, donna Ludwig, a sympathy letter. I believe her address was listed in a movie magazine. She very kindly wrote me back a 3 page letter thanking me for understanding and talking about ritchie and how special he was. She said she goes to the cemetery alot to be where he is.
    I still have the letter.