THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
The Big Bopper
American musician (1930–1959)
The Big Bopper was born on October 24, 1930 in Port Arthur, United States and died on February 3, 1959, aged 28.
Born
October 24, 1930
The Big Bopper died aged 28.
Died: February 3, 1959
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Port Arthur, United States
- Professions
- singer, musician, songwriter, disc jockey
- Citizenship
- United States
More about The Big Bopper
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Birth name
- Jiles Perry Richardson Jr.
- Pseudonyms
- Jape Richardson, Big Bopper
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was The Big Bopper when they died?
The Big Bopper died aged 28.
When is The Big Bopper’s birthday?
The Big Bopper’s recorded birthday is October 24.
Where was The Big Bopper born?
The Big Bopper was born in Port Arthur, United States.
What was The Big Bopper’s name at birth?
The Big Bopper’s recorded birth name is Jiles Perry Richardson Jr..
When did The Big Bopper die?
The Big Bopper died on February 3, 1959.