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Ritchie Valens

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    February 16, 2011

    The Top 7 Bands Too Young to Remember Grunge

    ​ It's not that kids can't be musical geniuses. Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens were 22 and 17, respectively, when they became rock legends. Paul McCartney was 22 at the height of Beatlemania. Biggie Smalls was 22 when Ready to Die was released. And then there's Mozart. But these days it seems ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Ventana is a Midget Orgy of Flavor

    These ribs are surprisingly spicy, just like your mom!​ Ventana is tasty, but it might be too avant- garde, like a robot programmed to crucify itself on the hood of a VW Beetle. Still, I enjoyed everything I ate. Allow me to tell you all about it. We started with a cucumber gazpacho ($8). Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    Questions for Ralph Portillo: Leonard Cohen, Richie Valens, and Black Music For White People

    Jenny JimenezWatch Jenny Jimenez's Seattle People slideshow from Saturday nigh at Solo Bar, featuring Ralph Portillo.​Photos and Interview by Jenny Jimenez: What is your favorite album? Ralph Portillo: From what era? I'm 62 years old! What is your all-time fave? Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Blac ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 7, 2007

    Flaming King

    For its Buddy Holly bio-musical, the 5th Avenue turns to a local rockabilly showman.

  • Music

    August 29, 2001

    Cry Again

    For its Buddy Holly bio-musical, the 5th Avenue turns to a local rockabilly showman.

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