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Robert Thomas Velline (April 30, 1943 – October 24, 2016), known professionally as Bobby Vee, was an American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s and also appeared in films. [1] According to Billboard magazine, he had thirty-eight Hot 100 chart hits, ten of which reached the Top 20.
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Bobby Vee, born Robert Thomas Velline, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was one of the few long-lasting idols of the 1960s. Born and raised in North Dakota, US, he stepped on the concert stage at 15.
Oct 24, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Bobby Vee, who replaced Buddy Holly after his death and had hits with "Take Good Care of My Baby" and "Rubber Ball". Read how Bob Dylan praised him as a "silver bell" and a "brother".
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Learn about Bobby Vee's musical career, from his early days in Fargo, North Dakota to his international success in the 1960s. Discover how he became a rock 'n' roll star after the tragic death of Buddy Holly and his legacy as one of the top ten most consistent chart makers ever.
Oct 24, 2016 · Bobby Vee, best known for hits including Rubber Ball, Take Good Care of My Baby and The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, has died at the age of 73. Vee released more than 25 albums during his career ...
Oct 24, 2016 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pop idol Bobby Vee, the boyish, grinning 1960s singer whose career was born when he took a Midwestern stage as a teenager to fill in after the 1959 plane crash that killed rock ‘n’ roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, has died.
Oct 28, 2016 · Bobby Vee, the teen idol of the '60s who had 38 hit singles, died Monday due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was 73. Among his hits were "Take Good Care Of My Baby," "The Night Has A ...