Ritchie Valens - His Grave, School and Wayne's World??? 4K

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[@juliewessels4045]

My mom was a senior in high school when Ritchie and the others were killed. She said everyone at school was crying and just going crazy.

[@MongoLloyd-px7jt]

I was there too. Nobody cared.

[@lizmartinez8672]

Fue un Accidente de Avioneta

[@kellydaunis]

My mom had just turned 8 in November

[@therealbronxbull8541]

Like in the movie 😂

[@therealbronxbull8541]

​@@lizmartinez8672 😂😂 another Einstein

[@jasonm6695]

It's amazing that Ritchie had a mere 8 month long music career before his death, yet such a long-lasting impact on so many. Thanks Michael!

[@joejones9520]

and died at 17...how is that even possible? 17 is just a child but he accomplished major things and lived his life as a mature adult. It's like he was on a different time-speed than other people or something.

[@erickrohn2970]

As are many bands of that era remembered. It actually took some talent to perform back in those days unlike today as it shows. Lots of forgettable bands and especially Rappers lol today

[@Gonk]

@@erickrohn2970 Sadly the majority of mainstream artists get celebrated for their mediocrity :(

[@favoriteofalltimefoat]

3 #1 hits in that time

[@HellbillyHalloween]

It’s amazing, for only 8 months he was a rock n roll pioneer, and broke boundaries for Hispanic musicians

[@batesblues]

My aunt is in the auditorium picture. She interviewed him for the school paper and had Donna in her math class.

[@debi1451]

I always get chills when Ritchie's brother climbs up the hill after finding out he died, and yells out his name in anguish!. Great movie La Bamba!.

[@googalacticgoo]

Filmed on location in Pacoima. Gives me the chills

[@johnathonnoakes8013]

The store owner seemed really down to earth ❤️

[@ogs1mpson609]

Too soon

[@chicanoduke]

I wonder if he owned the Store when Ritchie bought the Guitar??

[@cassellsmusic]

@@chicanoduke I did not as I was only 5 years old at the time. I bought the store from Mr. Cassell in 1978. Ed

[@chicanoduke]

@@cassellsmusic Oh Wow Thanks for responding!! Thats still cool he also sold you the reciepts of its legacy,,

[@chuckfan1]

​@cassellsmusic so Valens bought it from Cassells, but a different location?

[@gritvoight]

"Donna" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung! What a talent the world lost that day!

[@trexxy9628]

I remember watching “La Bamba” when it first came out and I fell in love with Ritchie’s voice. Nothing against current music, but I miss raw vocals and that level of emotion in songwriting.

[@joosepkaha1687]

That's what I've got against current music

[@tamdam]

There isn't a single second of Ritchie's voice in that movie though. All the vocals were done by David Hidalgo of Los Lobos

[@bigdaddy7119]

@@tamdamexactly

[@katrabbit]

I live right down the street from the house they used as Ritchie's in LA Bamba, the one he ended up buying his mom. They still take really good care of it, and the garage still has the diamond accents. I love this little town. They've been filming so many different TV show scenes here lately, and it's awesome to see.

[@jonprosise7162]

Is it the REAL house in the movie la bamba

[@blueeyedwolf2205]

@@jonprosise7162 No, it's not. The real house is on Remington Street in Pacoima. The movie house is 727 Fine Street, Fillmore.

[@lauritagarza5400]

Wow that’s cool 😮😊

[@willfade7994]

I met Ritchie Valens’ cousin, ironically, on the anniversary of that tragic plane crash in 2019. It was my friend’s birthday and she loves karaoke, so we threw her a surprise party at her favorite karaoke lounge. I remember singing ‘Walk Like An Egyptian’ by The Bangles and a guy approached me afterward to tell me what a good voice I have and that he thought he was hearing the song on the radio when he walked into that karaoke bar. He was very friendly. After he walked away, the DJ said “Do you know who he is?” I said no, so he told me “that’s Ritchie Valens’ cousin! You know, La Bamba.” It blew my mind because I had literally been posting about Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, etc. that day on Facebook talking about it being the anniversary! So bizarre. So I went and talked to the guy and he didn’t even realize that it was the day of the plane crash! Turns out, he’s actually Ritchie Valens’ father’s youngest cousin. He never knew Ritchie but he looked so much like Ritchie. It was a trip. He lives in Huntington Beach! I asked if he’s going to sing and he said “Yeah, but I’m not as good as Ritchie.” Lol He actually sang pretty well! We talked about how I also was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley… Thanks for doing yet another awesome video and tribute to Ritchie Valens. He was so talented. The world truly lost some of the greatest musicians on what is known as “the day the music died.” 🌹

[@websurfer5772]

That's incredible!

[@D33Lux]

Thank you so much for posting that comment.

[@amstel5468]

I swear to God, I was dying for a Grimm Life vid and 10 minutes later there was a Grimm Life vid 💀

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you. We will always be around…If we are silent on social media it’s because we are working hard on something big.

[@frankietorres5442]

Always look forward to the videos each and every day. Stay spooky! 👻

[@MakeupArtistSandra]

Omg me too 😮

[@m.marchese2781]

💯 These videos are like therapy for me I’m not sure why.

[@amstel5468]

@@m.marchese2781 they definitely bring me inner peace 🕊️

[@John-kt3fp]

In 2009, when Ritchie was inducted into the Native American Music Awards hall of fame, I got have a meal with his brother Mario, and sister Irma. Such nice people. I got the chance to hear amazing stories about Ritchie growing up. It was so cool.

[@linnyhajnalka4393]

You are so lucky!!!

[@csh43166]

No matter how many times I hear about the plane crash, it always makes me sad. Ritchie made such a huge impact in such a short time. May he, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and the pilot, Roger Peterson, rest in peace. 😞🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ilkvomit88]

The owner of the music store is totally good people

[@wendellbatts2477]

Cool, respectful ending. Valens looked so mature for just 17. Huge loss.

[@alistermcintyre7347]

la bamba was a great film paying tribute to the great man himself.

[@benjaminromberg2091]

Richie Valens was one of the people who was instrumental on making rock and roll music what it is today, rest in peace Ritchie and wherever the afterlife is, keep rocking because you have a lot of company to jam with!

[@davidgreminger2519]

Such a tragic loss to lose Ritchie, Buddy, and JP. On a lighter note, the mural artwork was absolutely amazing!

[@lisabarnes2477]

I can't even imagine what Ritchie could have done in his career if he had the chance. So sad 😞 R.I.P. to him and everyone who lost their lives that day

[@OldRamsay]

The mid air collision between 2 planes wasn’t just a nightmare it actually happened. Big parts of wreckage did land in the School playground that you were at, however, Richie wasn’t at School that day - he was at his Grandfather’s funeral. 3 students died and 75 were injured. The date was 31 January 1957 a mere 2 years and 4 days before Richie’s own death in a plane crash.

[@websurfer5772]

Oh wow! Thanks for telling us.

[@sallykohorst8803]

What always is remembered by me is the horrible way his mom heard of Ritches death and also his brother. On the radio just so wrong..Such a sad time. Think about it you listen to the radio and the announcer comes on and says " Now here is the late great Ritchie Valens" so unreal and poor Donna who learned at school. I still love all their music. It also does not matter how long ago it was either. Thanks for the video also loved your video of the ballroom and you need to do The big Bopper some day.

[@catherinecooper1466]

The artists that died in that fateful crash were cut down too young.😔They were real talent and I wish I had been born when they were about.R.I.P. Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.x xFrom across the pond .

[@m.marchese2781]

This channel is becoming my favorite KZbin channel. As an older viewer, I find these video very comforting. Thanks

[@pokemaster.iceman]

I’m a Pacoima native and resident. Pacoima Junior High School would have gone to the 9th grade at that time. And he attended San Fernando High School when he came to fame. The movie “La Bamba” also used SFHS as a shooting location as well. I attended both schools and at the time (late 90’s early 00’s), there were still murals of him on the campuses.

[@Br3ndatr0n]

Same here!

[@smilinmoo]

I’m glad you corrected this. My girl’s glee teacher (at Olive Vista Junior) told us about the plane crash at Pacoima Junior-she had been a teacher there. My Dad was the work experience counselor at San Fernando High, but not during the time Richie Valens attended. At that time Dad taught at San Fernando Junior High, where Richie’s music played on the juke box in the gym where Dad supervised after school activities. I was a toddler at the time, but I do believe I absorbed that music into my soul! Wasn’t it neat to see SFHS “Home of the TIGERS” in La Bamba? Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

[@mkeolver]

Something about the sound of 50s music has always struck me as having a ghostly vibe to it, Happy Halloween. 👻

[@geoffjoffy]

What a talent he was. Died at just 17 but achieved so much. Thanks for the video.

[@bobsteel6916]

Ritche's brother Bob actually died about 5 years ago. Ritche wasn't my generation, but was super cool in my view. The movie was really cool, and introduced many not of that generation to the Late Great Ritche Valens. RIP Buddy Ritche Valens.☮☮☮

[@whitemistwolf5373]

Ritchie valens had a short music career but his is legend music and legacy will live on forever RIP Ritchie valens your gone but not forgotten.😊☹️😢😥

[@jrpaiva5875]

I realized that, sometimes, Michael's voice get emotional. These are things that comes from the heart.

[@jrpaiva5875]

Thanx Michael.

[@adamdockery8116]

There is always something fascinating about early rock n' roll. Such rebellious, energetic, and exciting music.

[@ilkvomit88]

Listen to some Gene Vincent

[@websurfer5772]

Their dancing too!! It's unbelievable. I feel like we are Devo.

[@lj.lenthousiaste]

Stores that keep the local movie folklore alive are so cool to see, especially for such great scenes like this one!

[@simonvanderwerf]

The world was robbed of a lifetime of amazing music when Richie Valens died. Ed is awesome for real like the coolest and so is his store. Happy Halloween!

[@maryannwheeler5403]

I remember growing up my mom would tell me about the day the music died. I grew up listening to Ritchie Valens and the Big bopper and Buddy Holly. Thank you for doing this video and showing us where Ritchie Valens is buried. Showing us the music store. Seeing this video is wonderful. Thank you for taking us along on these journeys with you

[@maybeitsneato]

It would be cool if you could find some significant spots for the Big Bopper in Beaumont Texas. The city doesn't really have much to commemorate their part of "the day the music died".

[@amberjo4327]

I'm 38 & even I am even a fan of Richie, it's a shame he passed so young...he had such a beautiful voice...in my town, Arnold's Park, Iowa, we have a Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame & there is tons of information on many talents...thank you for the added mini bonus of Wayne's World, 1 of my favorites...shwing... Happy Halloween 👨🏽‍🎤👩🏽‍🎨🦸🏼

[@mizikic]

Thank you Michael and Jessica for this One Ritchie Valens is for sure One Of the Greats, Love And Respect to You Both

[@AztecUnshaven]

RIP Ritchie Steven Valenzuela. Inspired so many musicians and artists over the years.

[@dekerivers7402]

Omg I was crying thank you guys so much for finally visiting Ritchie valens 😢

[@eliasmendez9394]

Ritchie ❤️! Forever

[@arturoalmazan5262]

when I saw La bamba In 1987 it left me in a state of sadness. the way his life ended so shortly. and the big bopper and Buddy holly too. they were so young and innocent. especially Ritchie . he was about to marry his girlfriend Donna . great video

[@cody6009]

Hands down GLC has the most diverse library of content which is informative and intriguing. I sometimes binge watch as many as I can when I'm at home relaxing. I always appreciate the level of care and professionalism with how you handle everything.

[@phillydfireworks1211]

Grimm Life!!! What’s up guys I met you both this past weekend in Vegas walking thru the Plaza lobby while I was in line checking in!!! We took a picture and spoke for a minute! Love you guys and love Ritchie Valens! I’ve been waiting on this Ritchie video ever since you guys went to the Surf Ballroom and went to the crash site! Great video 😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@grimmlifecollective]

Hey! Hope your weekend in Vegas was good and it was really nice meeting you.

[@phillydfireworks1211]

@@grimmlifecollective It was a pleasure meeting you guys as well!! It really made our weekend that much better!! 😎

[@trishfillet4991]

Such a talented kid and gone too soon. I loved the video you guys did for Buddy Holly so I'm glad you did one for Ritchie Valens.

[@kappakumplete]

I remember being a little kid and my Spanish babysitter used to play La Bamba all the time. I smiled and danced as the song played over and over. Great memories and it’s incredible that his music brought happiness to a kid decades after he died. Rest in Peace.

[@MelloWilo90]

Waaaaaaaatttttt!!! Just blown away you did a video just for Ritchie!!!! Legit GrimmLifeC is one of the most wholesome KZbin channels today... Its crazy or maybe I just can't quite fathom why a network hasn't picked you up yet. I'm just saying you guys I'd watch.

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

A nice calm vibe in this video Michael. A nice day, a nice man at the music store and beautiful haunting music from the talented Ritchie Valens RIP :)

[@GooglyEyes73]

A Ritchie Valens AND Wayne’s World video! What’s not to love. So nice to see normal folks just peacefully existing and earring a living. Another great video.

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

Great video! The owner Cassell's is a very nice guy.

[@dannyromero6068]

Nice bro. Selena now Ritchie. Being Chicano, Ritchie has been in my home as long as I can remember (I’m 47) prior to the movie. Ritchie’s legacy in music is as great as any - Buddy, Hank, Selena, Janis, Jimi etc. he’s a true inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for doing another video on our Mexican American heroes

[@johnryder8464]

Unbelievably heart breaking. So many young lives taken way before their time. It's an outrage.

[@bengosling4606]

To borrow a line from Elton John's Candle in the wind, "Your candle burned out long before your legend ever did".... that describes the tragic events of the 3rd of February 1959 otherwise known as the day the music died and has forever immortalised Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper as rock n roll legends and pop culture icons.

[@jgmopar]

Even a shot of Pedro de Pacas on a wall. My Father lived near Ritchie in the valley. He said everyone in town was devastated when the accident happened. My father was 14 when Ritchie died. Sad how over the years so many talented musicians have passed at such a young age

[@ericaramirez3599]

I love the respect you have for the individuals in your videos including visiting the grave sites. The back story and the quality in your videos are just fantastic. I love the record store and who doesn't love Ritchie Valens and Wayne's World. Another great video. 💜🧡💜🧡

[@alonzodaskater13]

I took guitar lessons when I was a kid at Cassell's. Cool people!

[@Joeof8grand.]

Loved seeiing his high school ! The music shop visit was incredible too

[@davidneal9368]

Isn't it lovely when people make you feel welcome and tell you its okay too film actual locations where they lived. Keep these vids coming.

[@websurfer5772]

For a minute there I was all, 'Is this the same planet I was on when I woke up this morning? What's happening?' 😂

[@COU51N.Kyle.]

I want to buy a guitar at Cassell's! I NEED TO. RIP Ritchie

[@jessicathejedi35]

Born and raised in Pacoima - always loved that Ritchie shared my hometown. Also I never knew there was a Wayne’s World connection here!!! Thank you!!

[@Meloyello27]

Michael and Jessica I been a fan of you guys for a good minute ❤ but this episode is special to me I’m from San Fernando/ Pacoima area and having people acknowledge our pride and joy of our Valley has brought tears to my eyes thank you so much for this one 👏🏼🥰

[@fone9665]

Danny Trejo, he's been in EVERYTHING, Con Air, From Dusk till Dawn, even The Legend of Ron Burgundy! He's 78, and still acting, you must have seen him at Conventions...

[@TheYamato19]

Awesome video guys. His mom “concha” was my wife’s grandfathers sister. We never met her but they say she was a very sweet lady.

[@pedrosvlog1183]

Im a big fan of Ritchie Valens and the film Labamba, and this was wonderful to see.

[@daisyguzman3197]

I remember seeing the movie la bamba absolutely loved it. Richie was and still my favorite singer in those times. Such a talented kid. So sad his death, so young

[@daniellee1211]

Every time I think of la bamba santo and Johnny sleepwalk song comes to mind . Great shots of the places . That drum solo of Garth in the music shop still rocks

[@leesashriber5097]

This was so great ❣️ What a nice gentleman who owns the store. I really appreciate how you always line up shots and make us feel like we're right there with you. Ritchie was so young, as they all were, but here we are all these years later, left to listen to their music which is everlasting. Thank you for the awesome upload 😊🎃

[@anxietyisms]

i've listened to "donna" my entire life and never once looked to see who sang it. i was listening to it on the way home from work and this was the first video i clicked on. i feel like he was telling me i've been listening to the song for way too long to not know he's the one that sang it!

[@SultanOfTwang1956]

Wow, Wow, Wow, and a quadruple Wow for good measure!!!! Come On Let's Go, and end up watching Bluebirds Over The Mountain, In A Turkish Town!!!! What an absolutely amazing, awe-inspiring tribute to the Pacoima Kid Ritchie Valens!!!! Although obviously his life was heartbreakingly and tragically cut short, the rich legacy, artistry, and impact he left behind, will never cease reverberating through the pages of time, because the sun never sets upon a legend. Rest easy Hi-Tone, you are immeasurably loved, and truly, deeply, sincerely missed.

[@zcgirl0153]

God bless Ritchie and his family, RIP😔❤🙏🏾

[@Lppppp97]

Chills at the intro song “Donna”

[@55poncho]

RITCHIE VALENS is a hero of mine - thanks for the video, can you do Eddie Cochran sometime in the future? Another legend of the 50s that died too soon. Just imagine what would of been had Ritchie, Eddie and Buddy lived. their music lives on!!

[@veldajeanadams8913]

Hello from St.Louis Mo I love Ritchie music and La bama makes me cry every time I watch it

[@freden9234]

Wow. I’m so moved by your video. Ritchie Valens was one of those rare beings whose brief time on this planet had such an immense positive impact. Seeing you go over the history of these locations and the wonderful interview with the manager at Cassell’s really made my day! Happy Halloween and thanks 🎃

[@lady.shawn1111]

your videos make me feel a certain way... i just love connecting with the magic and history you share 🕯️🎉 thank you 👋🏼

[@drivenrc]

This has to be one of the coolest videos I have ever watched. Remember watching Wayne’s World but La Bamba….man my mom had that movie on repeat and we loved it.

[@Becauseimme]

If you like Ritchie Valens you’ll love Joey Quiñones, that brotha does the same style but has one of the best voices I ever heard.

[@DalainaRenee]

Rosie still visits his grave & helps take care of it, she and his nephew Robert visit on his death day & birthday to. You can see them there often at times. There is no video of Ritchie other that when he was on a tv show. A lot of footage of him was lost.

[@johnedwards1580]

Thanks for another great video. I didn't realize Ritchie Valens was so young when he passed on. I always learn something new here. And thanks for the Wayne's World bonus. What a treat! Happy Halloween!

[@anthonyorona6074]

That school is also where that plane crashed killing a few kids and injuring over 70 from the engines and main cabin breaking up in midair. It wasn’t a piper, but it was a collision between a us airforce F89 scorpion and a DC7. it was pretty bad for the kids on the ground.

[@devinj]

What an unexpected but great turn into the Wayne’s world stuff. Another reason why this channel is awesome!

[@tinarussell3969]

My friend and I went to see La Bamba in the theater at least 3 times. We were obsessed lol. I cried every time- still do. Could tell others in the theater were crying as well. He was so young and left such a big mark on the world. RIP Ritchie ❤

[@maryduarte3248]

1959 when the music died but legends live on for ever

[@aracelyslima4358]

Omg ur in my town fuck yes this is awsome 🧡🖤💚💜📽⚰️🪦🕸👻

[@grimmlifecollective]

Sneaky sneaky…you just never know where we will be

[@aracelyslima4358]

@grimmlifecollective this video was a beautiful representation of pacoima u captured ❤️ every lovely mural 🥹🎸🖤🧡

[@markimoofan1239]

ok that was super fun i love seeing all the wayne's world stuff, its one of my fav movies

[@Mike4metal]

Another Great One Grimmlove 🔥I gotta check out pacoima! Looks like a mellow place, long live Richie✨reminds me of your surf ballroom Vid! I love that one too❤️

[@devilsemissary4650]

I was 6 when the movie LaBamba came out. One of my biggest influences in my entire life. My all time favorite movie and the reason I wanted to learn the guitar so early in life

[@judedimalanta5624]

Thank you very much for the video where Richie went to school and his home town. Too young to die but he’s remembered in our memories 😢👍

[@roser6963]

Great video! I love everything about Ritchie Valens. The last video you did was awesome. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

La Bamba...best film ever my sister obsessed...I watched when 8 years old😎

[@KellyParker-kw4nk]

My dad was in high school when the plane went down,so tragic ! Rip Ritchie ,buddy and big bopper 🌼🎸🎸

[@hansmeyer8926]

ritchie valens is an american hero. he reached immortality with just 17. the movie made him even more famous. but his music was really good and its sad he wasnt able to gve the world more. imagine him today married with his donna..

[@jasunhuerta5587]

Wow, another town I would LOVE to make it to, just to get into that smooth groove of that place that launched RV as an Immortal Star!.... all is Love, and I'm sorry, that I'm late to the show.... Thanks, GriMMs.... :^)"""""""

[@SadPuppySoup]

I have never understood leaving coins at graves could someone explain it nicely to me. I remember as a kid listening to my sisters records and singing La Bamba while strumming her guitar, I've always loved the 50's rock & roll. Thanks for this one you brought back memories I had forgot I had. Love to you both and your fans.

[@plymouthduster225]

From what I have read. It's meant as a sign of respect to the deceased person. Or simply a sign that others have visited the gravesite. Some people leave rocks instead of coins for example Shemp Howard and Curly Howard of The 3 Stooges people have left rocks at their graves, I think that people can really leave whatever they want to there. I have watched a video on The graves of Depression Era outlaws Bonnie and Clyde and people have left bullets, shell casings and coins on their graves.

[@websurfer5772]

The dead need the coins 🪙🪙 to pay the ferryman 🚣‍♂after he takes them across the river Styx in the afterlife. But don't forget, 🎶Don't pay the ferryman until he gets you to the other side 🎶 (Chris de Burgh)

[@SadPuppySoup]

@@websurfer5772 I seem to remember my Grandma saying this

[@websurfer5772]

@@SadPuppySoup That's cool.

[@allendenton1825]

Thank you for this video. I'm a fan of your page. I forgot about how important Richie was to so many people. I'm also a fan of his. I watched the movie last night. Thank you to you and your little ghoul

[@d.n.5259]

I worked at Pacoima Middle School during Covid right at the front gate,.... if I would've seen you guys then, I would've showed you around. And Cassells is blocks away from my home.... cook to see you guys in the neighborhood!!!!

[@bigl447]

Hello from North Wales in the UK been watching your videos for a while now and especially enjoyed this one your attention to detail and location points are great to watch and very informative 👍

[@wacknroll]

Great video man.. Loved Ritchie since I was a kid and still do.. Rock n’ roll will never die..⚡️

[@puddleduckist]

Such a tragic loss, 3 of the greats gone in a blink of an eye! Really enjoy all the places you visit and information you provide! Thanks for sharing 👍!!!

[@jimmyamico4713]

I was a big fan of Wayne’s world in Wayne’s world two this was an excellent story. Enjoyed it immensely again another great job. Thank you for your passion for your craft.

[@JariahSalas]

Today is 65 years since his passing. Love you so much Ritchie ❤

[@Cozy.Vibes.77]

The owner is such a nice dude. Cool vid.

[@jimcollier7869]

Very nice video. Ritchie was an American treasure.