Del Shannon | |
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 Shannon in 1965 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Weedon Westover |
| Born | December 30, 1934 Coopersville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 1990 (aged 55) Santa Clarita, California, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1954–1989 |
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| Website | delshannon |
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.