Bobby Vee
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 wrote many songs. These included "Take Good Care of My Baby" and "Devil or Angel".[1]
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Birth name | Robert Thomas Velline |
Born | (1943-04-30)April 30, 1943 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 2016(2016-10-24) (aged 73) Rogers, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, piano |
Years active | 1959–2014 |
Labels | Liberty Records |
Website | www |
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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]