Del Shannon

Del Shannon
Shannon in 1965
Shannon in 1965
Background information
Birth nameCharles Weedon Westover
Born(1934-12-30)December 30, 1934
Coopersville, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 8, 1990(1990-02-08) (aged 55)
Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1954–1989
Labels
Websitedelshannon.com

Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway". In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles.