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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 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...
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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 · Bobby Rydell, who had 34 top 40 hits and starred in Bye Bye Birdie, passed away from pneumonia complications. He was a drummer, a singer and an inspiration for Grease's Rydell High.
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.
Learn about Bobby Rydell's career as a drummer, singer, and actor, and his 34 Top 40 hits, including Volare and Wild One. Discover how he survived a double organ transplant and became an advocate for organ donation.
Apr 5, 2022 · The singer, who sold more than 25 million records and starred in the 1963 film adaptation of the musical, passed away from pneumonia complications. He was one of the first music idols to spur teen fandom in the Fifties and Sixties and a member of the Golden Boys.
