On October 9th, 1957 Ritchie Valens made his performing debut as a member of The Silhouettes at the San Fernando American Legion Hall. This picture was taken in the same location three months later. 1dt row: Ray Lerma, Walter Prendez, David Torreta, Conrad Jones, Walter Tanaki and Ritchie Valens 2nd row: Armando "Lefty" Ortiz, Gil Rocha and Frankie Gallardo