Bobby Rydell
Robert Louis Ridarelli (April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022), known by the stage name Bobby Rydell /ˌraɪˈdɛl/, was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. His most well-known songs include "Wildwood Days", "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover of an Italian song by Domenico Modugno, "Nel blu, dipinto di blu"); in 1963 he appeared in the musical film Bye Bye Birdie.
Bobby Rydell | |
|---|---|
Rydell in a 1960 publicity photo | |
| Born | Robert Louis Ridarelli April 26, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2022 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1950–2022 |
| Spouses | Camille Quattrone
(m. 1968; died 2003)Linda Hoffman (m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Traditional pop, doo-wop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Drums |
| Labels | Cameo-Parkway, Capitol, Reprise, (U.S.) Columbia (U.K.) |
| Website | bobbyrydell.com |
| Website | www.bobbyrydell.com |
In the 1980s, he joined a trio called The Golden Boys, with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. He continued to tour up until his death in 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.