It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna M. Dodd, who left us on November 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 15, 1947, in Canton, OH, Donna was a beloved daughter, mother, ...

On October 14, 2025, Marc J. Valens, longtime resident of Moondance Ranch in Beatty Oregon as well as Ashland Oregon passed away peacefully after an extensive journey battling prostate cancer. Raised ...

Ritchie Valens was a pioneer in rock n’ roll music during the late 1950s with hits like “Come On, Let’s Go”, “Donna” and “La Bamba”. His hits are timeless and are said to have inspired Los Lobos, Los ...

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died originally appeared on Parade. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were ...

It’s not yet clear why Ritchie has parted ways with the Amazon MGM project, which sees Jake Gyllenhaal reprising his lead role as Dalton. The film is set to begin production this September. Will Beall ...

Lou Diamond Phillips in "La Bamba" (1987) Credit: Photo by Merrick Morton/Courtesy of Hat & Beard Press Lou Diamond Phillips in “La Bamba” (1987) Photo by Merrick Morton/Courtesy of Hat & Beard Press ...

This essay is adapted from Merrick Morton’s “La Bamba: A Visual History,” published by Hat & Beard Press. “Dance!! Dance!! Dance!! to the music of the Silhouettes Band!!” read the handbill. The ...

Donna Rae Haehnle, born April 2, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH, Donna lived a vibrant fulfilling life. She was a loving wife, stepmother and step-grandmother. Donna left us peacefully on June 11, 2025, at ...