The Big Bopper

Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. (October 24, 1930 - February 3, 1959), better known as The Big Bopper (but called Jape by friends and also known as J.P. Richardson) was a disc jockey who parlayed a big voice and exuberant personality into a career as an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his hit song "Chantilly Lace".

Cover versions of songs by The Big Bopper

• "White Lightning" was released as a single by The Fall in 1990, and is also included on the CD version of their album Shift-work.
• A 1960 recording by Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent doing a duet of "White Lightning" has also been released.
• "Running Bear" is often performed by the comedy duo Williams and Ree.