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Robert Louis Ridarelli [1] (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.
Bobby Rydell. Part of the Philadelphia music scene which also spawned Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Rydell was undoubtedly the most talented of the teen idols. After a number of song hits, including "Wild One" and "Volare", he starred in Bye Bye Birdie (1963) before hitting the nightclub circuit.
Bobby first found success as a teen idol, selling over 25 million records. He went on to star on television, stage, and film and became the author of a best-selling autobiography, BOBBY RYDELL: TEEN IDOL ON THE ROCKS – A Tale of Second Chances.
Apr 6, 2022 · Early rock 'n' roll heartthrob Bobby Rydell, who was a '50s teenage singing sensation with a beloved following and career that lasted more than six decades, died April 5, 2022. According to...
Apr 6, 2022 · Bobby Rydell, a teen idol from the ’60s known for songs like “Wild One” and his role as Hugo Peabody in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,” has died, according to a statement released by his...
Bobby Rydell was an American entertainment legend! Rydell first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of 9. A polished performer by the age of 19, he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana in New York.
Sep 20, 2023 · With a career spanning several decades, Bobby Rydell released numerous hit songs that captured the hearts of his fans. His music transcended genres, ranging from rock and roll to pop and rhythm and blues. Let’s take a closer look at some of his most popular songs that have stood the test of time.
Apr 6, 2022 · Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock 'n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical "Bye Bye Birdie," died Tuesday. Rydell died of complications from...
Apr 5, 2022 · Bobby Rydell, the 1960s teen heartthrob who appeared in the 1963 musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie,” has died. He was 79.
Bobby Rydell. Actor: Bye Bye Birdie. Part of the Philadelphia music scene which also spawned Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Rydell was undoubtedly the most talented of the teen idols. After a number of song hits, including "Wild One" and "Volare", he starred in Bye Bye Birdie (1963) before hitting the nightclub circuit.
