RICKY MARTIN HONORS RITCHIE VALENS AT ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEREMONIES

NYP2001032008 - 20 MARCH 2001 - NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: Singer Ricky Martin performs songs of the late Ritchie Valens who was presented by Martin for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at March 19, 2001, ceremonies held in New York City. rlw/ep/Ezio Petersen UPI

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Today's birthdays include singer Maxine Sullivan, born in 1911; Ritchie Valens, who was born in 1941; Mary Wells in 1943; J. Geils Band harmonica player Magic Dick, aka Richard Salwitz, in 1945 (age 58); Pete "Overend" Watts, bassist with Mott the Hoople,