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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 · 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 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...
- Michael Pollak
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 six-decade career as a teen idol, actor, author and singer of classics like Wild One and Volare. Discover his latest collaboration with Tommy C on Sway.
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.
