Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell
Rydell in a 1960 publicity photo
Born
Robert Louis Ridarelli

(1942-04-26)April 26, 1942
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 79)
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1950–2022
Spouses
Camille Quattrone
(m. 1968; died 2003)
Linda Hoffman
(m. 2009)
Children2
Musical career
GenresTraditional pop, doo-wop
Instrument(s)Vocals, Drums
LabelsCameo-Parkway, Capitol, Reprise, (U.S.)
Columbia (U.K.)
Websitebobbyrydell.com
Websitewww.bobbyrydell.com

Robert Louis Ridarelli[1] (April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022), known by the stage name Bobby Rydell /ˌrˈdɛl/, 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 "Wildwood Days", "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover of an Italian song by Domenico Modugno, "Nel blu, dipinto di blu"); in 1963 he appeared in the musical film Bye Bye Birdie.[2]

In the 1980s, he joined a trio called The Golden Boys, with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. He continued to tour up until his death in 2022.

  1. ^ Bobby Rydell: Wild About Bobby A&E Biography, January 14, 2014, retrieved April 13, 2022
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference AMG was invoked but never defined (see the help page).