Also known as Jiles Richardson Jr., Jiles Richardson, J. P. Richardson Jr,, J. P. Richardson, Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson Jr,, Jape Richardson, Jiles Perry Richardson, Big Bopper
American musician (1930–1959)
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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". Richardson was born in Sabine Pass, Texas, the oldest son of Jiles Perry, Sr. and Elise (Stalsby) Richardson. His father was an oil field worker and driller. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+
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