Starting his career as a four-fold infant prodigy (harpsichordist, violinist, organist, composer), he wrote, during his short lifetime of 35 years, more music.
English painter, known for his landscapes, music-hall scenes, and interiors. He also occasionally painted still-lifes. He was the son of Spencer Walter Gore.
It's unknown where Valens first heard the song, but his manager, Bob Keane, remembered well his introduction to “La Bamba.” It happened in the summer of 1958.