The Big Bopper Concert History

Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), called Jape by friends but commonly known as The Big Bopper, was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace".

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Past The Big Bopper Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 30, 2006
John Mueller As Buddy Holly / The Big Bopper / Ray Anthony As Ritchie Valens

John Mueller As Buddy Holly at Cerritos Center For The Perf. Arts

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cerritos, California, United States
Feb 02, 1959

  All-Time Great Concert

Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / Frankie Sardo / Dion and The Belmonts / The Big Bopper

Winter Dance Party Tour

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Surf Ballroom Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Feb 01, 1959
Cancelled
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / The Big Bopper / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

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Cinderella Ballroom Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 31, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo / The Big Bopper

Winter Dance Party Tour

  Photos   Setlists
National Guard Armory Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Jan 31, 1959
Jan 30, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / The Big Bopper / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

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Laramar Ballroom Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Jan 29, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / The Big Bopper / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

  Photos
Capitol Theatre Davenport, Iowa, United States
Jan 28, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / The Big Bopper / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party

  Photos
Prom Ballroom Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jan 27, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / The Big Bopper / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

  Photos
Fiesta Ballroom Montevideo, Minnesota, United States
Jan 26, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / The Big Bopper / Ritchie Valens / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

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Fournier's Ballroom Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 25, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / The Big Bopper / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

  Photos
Kato Ballroom Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Jan 24, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / The Big Bopper / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

  Photos
Eagles Ballroom Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 23, 1959
Buddy Holly & the Crickets / Ritchie Valens / The Big Bopper / Dion and The Belmonts / Frankie Sardo

Winter Dance Party Tour

Million Dollar Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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2006 1 concert
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