(with
Jimmy Clanton and Bobby Darin)
(with Lesley Gore)
BOBBY RYDELL
Bobby Rydell,
was born Robert Ridarelli April 26, 1942 in
Philadelphia, PA. In the 1950's he captured the
world's attention and the hearts of every teeny bopper. One of the premier teen
idols of the day, Bobby soon set himself apart in the early days of rock as
more than just a pretty face. He was an accomplished musician and singer long
before his first appearance on American Bandstand, where the world first saw
that famous pompadour & warm smile. Billboard lists Bobby Rydell as earning 34 Top 40 hits, making him one of the Top
5 artists of his era.
His career has continued to span the decades as he continues to perform all
over the world. The years have only improved his talents and have allowed him
to develop & craft remarkable vocal skills, continuing to melt hearts &
rock souls.
He continues to perform in a wildly successful act "The Golden Boys"
which co-stars his old friends Frankie Avalon & Fabian. It's a warm, funny,
music-filled journey back in time (complete with videos) that hasn't
disappointed audiences for the past 12 years they've been performing this show!
Bobby's solo act is very special ~ with family stories,
comedy, & soulful music. He has an excellent command of phrasing
that is apparent in songs like "When I Take My Sugar to Tea,"
"Walking My Baby Back Home," "Cry me a River." He possesses
a formidable range of vocalization that is the purist entertainment you'll see.
He does a tribute to fellow teen idol, Bobby Darin,
with "Dream Lover," "Splish
Splash" & "Mack the Knife." His mega-hit, VOLARE, is
regularly a show stopper. There's even a medley of songs from his classic
motion picture, "Bye Bye Birdie." Bobby
serves up a mix of pure musical relaxation that is simply wonderful.
Bobby was honored by the City of Philadelphia, through the efforts of his Fan
Club, when the 2400 Block of
Bobby Rydell
and Family
Bobby Rydell was born Robert Ridarelli, and was the third of Philly's teen idols. When
stardom came for him, he was ready. Recording for Cameo
Records, he hit big in 1959 with "Kissin
Time." Over the next four years, Rydell had
nineteen top twenty hits including the million seller "Volare"
(1960), a cover version of Domenico Mogugno's 1958 hit, "Nel Blu Di Pinto Di
Blu." Like his friends Fabian and Frankie
Avalon, Rydell went to