Bobby Rydell

American singer and teen idol (1942–2022)

Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli; April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022)[1][2] was an American rock and roll singer, drummer and actor. In the early 1960s, he was called a teen idol. His most well-known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover). He appeared in the movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963.[1]

Bobby Rydell
Bobby Rydell in 1960
Bobby Rydell in 1960
Background information
Birth nameRobert Louis Ridarelli
Born(1942-04-26)April 26, 1942
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 79)
Abington Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
InstrumentsVocals, drums
Years active1958–2022
LabelsCameo-Parkway Capitol Records Reprise Records (U.S.)
Columbia (U.K.)
Websitebobbyrydell.com

Rydell died on April 5, 2022 of pneumonia in Abington Township, Pennsylvania at the age of 79.[2]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 Summers, Kim. "Bobby Rydell". AllMusic. Retrieved April 10, 2009.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Bobby Rydell, a 60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies". NPR. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-06.