A clarinetist whose talent develops from childhood lessons into a career leading a band. He insists that his musicians perform their own kind of music, takes a risky step to leave a club controlled by a gangster for a New York engagement, and grows close to Alice Hammond while balancing their relationship with his demanding work.
Late-1960s talk show host who appears as himself. He attempts to revive Billy's career by featuring him on his show, leading to a detergent commercial role.
A television personality (portraying Perry Knowland in the narrative) who publicly defends Valens. His motivation is purely commercial, using the trial to increase viewership rather than seeking justice.
Steve Allen has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Signature works include 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift, Elvis: #1 Hit Performances, Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
