Publicity photo of Bobby Rydell. Image by Photographer: James Kriegsmann, New York., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Bobby RydellBobby Rydell Bobby Rydell American singer and teen idol (1942–2022) 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] Quick facts Born, Died ... Bobby Rydell Rydell in a 1960 publicity photo Born Robert Louis Ridarelli (1942-04-26)April 26, 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 79) Abington Township,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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