Jiles Perry “J. P.” Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), generally referred to as The Large Bopper, was an American musician, songwriter, and disc jockey, whose massive rockabilly look, type, voice, and exuberant character made him an early rock and roll star. He’s greatest identified for his 1958 recording of “Chantilly Lace”. On […]
The Large Bopper, “Chantilly Lace”
