American singer and teen idol (1942–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli; April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022)[1][2] was an American rock and roll singer, drummer and actor. In the early 1960s, he was called a teen idol. His most well-known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover). He appeared in the movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963.[1]
Bobby Rydell | |
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Bobby Rydell in 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Louis Ridarelli |
| Born | April 26, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2022 (aged 79) Abington Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll, traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1958–2022 |
| Labels | Cameo-Parkway Capitol Records Reprise Records (U.S.) Columbia (U.K.) |
| Website | bobbyrydell |
Rydell died on April 5, 2022 of pneumonia in Abington Township, Pennsylvania at the age of 79.[2]
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