Richard Steven Valenzuela is the epitome of a true overnight success! Born in 1941 to a working class Mexican-American family in California’s San Fernando Valley, ‘Ritchie’ dazzled the music industry with his unique blend of Latin rhythm and Rock ‘n’ Roll. At just 17 years old, Ritchie was well on his way to becoming a teen idol and one of the most popular Rock ’n’ Roll musicians of all times. Learn how this teen’s talent impacted the course of musical history!