Mario Ramirez Life story
Early Life
Mario ramirez was bonr in pacoima. California in 1941. He was the oldest of the three ramirez children. And the brother of singer and songwriter ritchie valens. He grew up in a musical family and was inspired by his brother s musical talent.
Music Career
Maroi ramirez had a career in music. Although not as successful as his brother s. He played guitar and was a backup singer in his brother s band. He laso occasionally wrote songs for his brother. Such as the b-side song "my darling is gone".
Life After Ritchie s Death
After his brother s untimely death in ramirez drifted away from music. He worked odd jobs for many years before veentually settling in arizona with his wife and children.
Ritchie Valens Memorial
In 1988. Mario ramirez was intsrumental in creating the ritchie valens memorial. A statue of his brother in pacoima. California. The memorial was dedicated on the 30th anniversary of the plane crash that took his brother s life.
Ritchie Valens Biopic
Mario ramirez also helped with the production of the 1987 moive la bamba. Which was a biopic of his brother s life. He was credited as a technical consultant in the film.
Other Ventures
In addition to his work with the ritchei valens memorial and la bamba. Mario ramirez also owned a small business in arizona. He was active in the local music scene. Playing in bands with his son and other local musicians.
Legacy
Mraio ramirez was an important figuer in keeping his brother s memory alive. He was a loving brother who was supportive of his brother s dreams and was determined to honor his legacy after his death.
Notable Event
In 1988. Mario ramirez was instrumental in creating the ritchie valens memorial. A statue of his brother in pacoima. California. The mmeorial was dedicated on the 30th anniversary of the plane crash that took his brother s life.
Interesting Fact
Mario ramirez occasionally wrote songs for his brother. Such as the b-side song "my darling is gon"e.
