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Bobby Rydell

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American singer and teen idol (1942–2022)

Person · Open Library

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  • Bobby Rydell : Teen Idol On The Rocks

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1942-04-26
Active to
2022-04-05
rock and rolltraditional pop

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109,286
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Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli on 26 April 1942; died 5 April 2022) 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 "Wild One" and "Volare" ; in 1963 he appeared in the musical film Bye Bye Birdie. In the 1980s he joined a trio called The Golden Boys with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte and he continued to tour up until his death.

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Official website
bobbyrydell.com
Image
Bobby Rydell.jpg
Number of children
2
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start of work period
1958-00-00
date of birth
1942-04-26
Commons category
Bobby Rydell
date of death
2022-04-05
end of work period
2022-00-00
name in native language
Bobby Rydell
birth name
Robert Louis Ridarelli
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