 Nyora kupfuurira kweiyi ndima - Musi waFebruary 3, 1959, pane izvo zvava kuzivikanwa seZuva Rakafa Nziyo, Valens akafira mutsaona yendege muIowa, tsaona yakaurayawo vamwe vaimbi Buddy Holly naJ. P. The Big Bopper Richardson, uyewo mutyairi wendege Roger Peterson. Muna 2001, Valens akapinda muRock and Roll Hall of Fame. 