American singer (1943–2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Thomas Velline (April 30, 1943 – October 24, 2016), known as Bobby Vee, was an American pop singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota. He was a hit during the 1950s and 1960s. He sang many songs including "Take Good Care of My Baby" and "Devil or Angel".[1]
Bobby Vee | |
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![]() Vee in 1962 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Robert Thomas Velline |
Born | Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. | April 30, 1943
Died | October 24, 2016 73) Rogers, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, piano |
Years active | 1959–2014 |
Labels | Liberty Records |
Website | www |
Bobby Vee said in 2012 that he has Alzheimer's disease, an illness in the brain that affects older people.[1] On October 24, 2016, Vee died from complications of early onset Alzheimer's disease in Rogers, Minnesota at age 73.[2][3]
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