From the Annals of Secret Nuptials –  In 1952, J. P. Richardson, Jr., known as “The Big Bopper,” married Adrianne “Teetsie” Fryou.  Richardson was a Beaumont deejay, singer and songwriter.  He scored his biggest hit with “Chantilly Lace” in 1958, but also wrote hits such as “White Lightning” and  “Running Bear.”  The Big Bopper was an impressive showman who performed in colorful zoot suits and had a larger than life stage presence.  However, he kept his marriage secret to promote his flamboyant image with his fans. The Big Bopper recorded 21 of his own songs -mostly novelty records.  Sadly, he may be most famous for having met his demise in the same plane crash as Buddy Holly and Richie Valens in 1959.  Richardson supposedly got his place on the plane because he was suffering from the flu and did not want to spend all night riding on the tour bus.