ROCKIN' ROLE MODEL PACOIMA PARTY PAYS TRIBUTE TO VALENS.(News)

From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) | Date: March 26, 2001 | Copyright information

Byline: Dominic Berbeo Staff Writer

PACOIMA - More than 300 fans turned out at a music festival Sunday to honor Ritchie Valens, the late musical icon who grew up in this working-class neighborhood and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

It was an emotional celebration, with acquaintances and members of Valens' family present to pay homage to the man who made songs like ``Donna'' and ``La Bamba'' famous around the world.

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