Notable Births & Deaths for Belmond ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Belmond. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Buddy Holly
  • Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
  • Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was born in Lubbock (TX) on September 7, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 22. He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery (Lubbock County, Texas).
  • Clear Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Belmond.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Holly<1>
• Ritchie Valens
  • Born: Richard Steven Valenzuela
  • Musician. He was born in Pacoima (CA) on May 13, 1941 (a Tueday) and died in Clear Lake (IA) on February 3, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 17. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Clear Lake is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Belmond.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ritchie Valens<1>

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