Thesis:

Ritchie Valens was the best and first American Hispanic rock star.

Genre:

Pop/Rock
But, his style was Rock & Roll

Impact:

Ritchie Valens had no impact on the world but, he did have an impact on the world of music.
Mr. Valens was the father of the Spanish language Rock & Roll movement.

The Day The Music Died

Ritchie Valens along with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper lost their life on Febuary 3, 1959.