Steven Valens
Native Latino-American musician (1941–1959)
1941 — 1959
Quick Facts
Profession
Native Latino-American musician (1941–1959)
Born
May 13, 1941
Died
1959 (age ~18)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, singer, singer-songwriter
United StatesBorn in PacoimaDied in Clear Lake
1941
Born in Pacoima (1941-05-13)
1959
Died in Clear Lake
About
Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens died in a plane crash just eight months after his breakthrough.
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Who is Steven Valens?+
Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens died in a plane crash just eight months after his breakthrough.
What does the name Steven mean?+
The name Steven means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is of English origin.
When was Steven Valens born?+
Steven Valens was born on May 13, 1941.
When did Steven Valens die?+
Steven Valens died in 1959, at approximately 18 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.
The name Steven is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Steven
Steven — May 13, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
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