Bobby Rydell
American singer and teen idol (1942–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. 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.[2]
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Bobby Rydell | |
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Born | Robert Louis Ridarelli (1942-04-26)April 26, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (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 |
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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.