The Big Bopper Net Worth

The Big Bopper net worth is
$1.4 Million

The Big Bopper Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), commonly known as The Big Bopper, was an American musician and songwriter, whose big voice and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his 1958 recording of "Chantilly Lace".On February 3, 1959 — a day that has become known as "The Day the Music Died" (because so called in Don McLean's 1971 song "American Pie") — Richardson died in a plane crash in Iowa, along with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and pilot Roger Peterson.

Full Name	The Big Bopper
Net Worth	$1.4 Million
Date Of Birth	October 24, 1930
Died	February 3, 1959, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Place Of Birth	Sabine Pass, Texas, USA
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Chantilly Lace, Big Bopper's Wedding, The Clock
Nationality	American
Spouse	Adrianne Joy Fryou
Children	Jay Perry Richardson, Debra Joy Richardson Bridges, Chantilly Lace, Big Bopper's Wedding, The Clock
Parents	Elise Stalsby Richardson, Jiles Perry Richardson, Sr., Chantilly Lace, Big Bopper's Wedding, The Clock
Siblings	Cecil Allen Richardson, James Gilbert Richardson, Chantilly Lace, Big Bopper's Wedding, The Clock
Nicknames	The Big Bopper, Jiles Perry Richardson, Richardson, Jiles Perry
IMDB
Star Sign	Scorpio

#	Fact
1	While widely known for his Big Bopper persona and his song "Chantilly Lace", Richardson was actually an extremely gifted songwriter; some think that if he had lived, he would have had a very successful career just from songwriting alone.
2	His son is producing a movie based on his life, with a tentative release date of February 3, 2009 (the 50th anniversary of his death).
3	Had completed a performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. Following the performance, they boarded the ill-fated airplane that, shortly after take-off, crashed in a nearby field.
4	Though known professionally as the Big Bopper, Richardson was known by family and friends as Jape (a combination of his initials J.P.).
5	According to his son, Richardson was convinced that video was the wave of the future and not only made what might have been the very first music video, but also was working on a jukebox that could play videos.
6	Had a penchant for writing hot checks. Several of them are still thumb-tacked to the wall next to his 8x10 glossy photos at the KTRM studios in Beaumont, Texas, where he worked.
7	Is portrayed by Stephen Lee in La Bamba (1987).
8	Died in a plane crash at age 28 along with Buddy Holly, who was 22, and Ritchie Valens, who was 17. That day is now known as "The Day the Music Died".
9	Waylon Jennings gave up his seat to him for the flight of February 3, 1959, since J.P. was running a fever.

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status
The Porter Wagoner Show	1976	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Crazy Mama	1975	writer: "Running Bear" - as J.P. Richardson
The Ernie Sigley Show	1975	TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Graffiti	1973	writer: - as J.P. Richardson / writer: "Chantilly Lace"
The Johnny Cash Show	1970	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Country Music on Broadway	1965	writer: "White Lightning" - as J.P. Richardson
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC	2015	TV Movie writer: "Chantilly Lace / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"
One Hit Wonderland	2014	TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Australian Story	2014	TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars	2013	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Kottan ermittelt: Rien ne va plus	2010	writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
Flipped	2010/I	performer: "Chantilly Lace" / writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story	2007	writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
Opry Video Classics: Legends	2007	Video writer: "White Lightning"
Happy Feet	2006	writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
The Wire	2006	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Breakfast on Pluto	2005	writer: "Running Bear" 1959 - as J.P. Richardson
The Karate Dog	2005	TV Movie writer: "Chantily Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
Life and Debt	2001	Documentary writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog	2000	writer: "Running Bear" - as J.P. Richardson
Tohuwabohu	1995-1997	TV Series writer - 3 episodes
A Simple Twist of Fate	1994	writer: "Running Bear" - as J.P. Richardson
The Beverly Hillbillies	1993	writer: "WHITE LIGHTNING" - as J.P. Richardson
True Romance	1993	writer: "Chantilly Lace"
Scandal	1989	writer: "Running Bear" - uncredited
Parents	1989	as J.P. Richardson, "Chantilly Lace" / performer: "Chantilly Lace"
High Spirits	1988	lyrics: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson / music: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson / performer: "Chantilly Lace"
Cocktail	1988	writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson
La Bamba	1987	lyrics: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson / music: "Chantilly Lace" - as J.P. Richardson / performer: "Chantilly Lace"
Rags to Riches	1987	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Crime Story	1986	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Best of Bandstand	1986	Video documentary performer: "Chantilly Lace" - as Big Bopper Richardson / writer: "Chantilly Lace" - as Big Bopper Richardson
It Came from Hollywood	1982	Documentary writer: "Running Bear" - as J.P. Richardson, uncredited
Filthy Rich	TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1982 writer - 1 episode, 1982
Cuba	1979	performer: "Chantilly Lace" 1958 - as J.P. Richardson, uncredited / writer: "Chantilly Lace" 1958 - as J.P. Richardson, uncredited
Good Old Days Part II	1978	TV Special performer: "Chantilly Lace" / writer: "Chantilly Lace"
The Buddy Holly Story	1978	writer: "Chantilly Lace"
Lemon Popsicle	1978	writer: "Chantilly Lace"
Slumber Party '57	1976	performer: "Chantilly Lace" / writer: "Chantilly Lace", "Running Bear"