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Robert Louis Ridarelli (April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022), known by the stage name Bobby Rydell / ˌ r aɪ ˈ d ɛ l /, was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music.
Apr 6, 2022 · CNN — 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...
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 his...
Apr 5, 2022 · Bobby Rydell, a Philadelphia-born singer who became a teenage idol in the late 1950s and, with his pleasant voice, stage presence and nice-guy demeanor, maintained a loyal following on tours...
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.
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. Until his passing, Bobby continued to entertain audiences with his biggest hits (Wild One, Volare, and Sway & Forget Him).
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.
