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Jul 3, 2017 · The immortal Del Shannon Live in Sydney, 1989 One of the pioneers of pop and rock ‘n’ roll music, Del Shannon is best remembered for his debut smash hit single “Runaway”.
Del Shannon was one of the handful of American Rock 'n' Rollers of the 1960s to survive the crashing tide of the British Invasion. Among the few were Elvis, Dion, Roy Orbison, and Del Shannon. Del Shannon was born Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
"Runaway" was a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major...
Apr 23, 2024 · Del Shannon (born Dec. 30, 1934, Coopersville, Mich., U.S.—died Feb. 8, 1990, Santa Clarita, Calif.) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was one of the first white rock and rollers to write his own songs. He is best known for the pop music classic “Runaway” (1961).
Explore the captivating journey of Del Shannon, from his humble beginnings in rural Michigan to the pinnacle of rock and roll fame. Discover the story behind...
He had the commercial success and good looks of a teen pop star, but Del Shannon was so much more. He wrote, played guitar on and sang his own songs, often in a minor key that predicted the trends of the British Invasion.
Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American singer-songwriter. His discography comprises 15 original studio albums, one original live album, various compilation and archival projects, and 39 singles.
