Release 1989
Born (Jape) Perry Richardson born 1930 he studied law. At this time he also played with college bands
and worked for a Radio station. His songs like White Lightning recorded by GEORGE JONES or Runnin Bear,
a hit for JOHNNY PRESTON. He toured with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Dion, and died with Buddy and
Ritchie in a airplane crash.
Style: Rock N Roll
Musicians:
Jape Richardson (BIG BOPPER) - guitar, vocals, songwriter, Radio DJ ;
Link Davis - sax; Buck Hinson - bass; Bill Kimbro - drums; Hal Harris - guitar; CharlesR.Lewis - piano;
Tracks: all written by Richardson
Chantilly Lace
Big Boppers Wedding
Little Red Riding Hood
Walking through my Dreams
Beggar to a King
Crazy Blues
White Lightnin
Boppers Boogie Woogie
Thats what Im talking about
Pink Petticoats
Monkey Song (you made a monkey out of me)
Its the Truth Ruth
Preacher and the Bear
Someone watching over you
Old Maid
Strange kisses
The Clock
Purple People eater meets the Witch Doctor (Johnson-Richardson)
Teenage Moon