Bobby Rydell Dies: ‘Wild One’ Teen Idol, ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Actor Was 79

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the Guardian, Rydell passed away yesterday (April 5) of pneumonia complications not related to COVID at a hospital in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Rydell was most famous for his pop hits in the 1950s and ’60s, and was a star of the teen pop craze of the time.His most notorious tracks include ‘We Got Love’, ‘Swingin’ School’ and ‘Wild One’. A track of his, which is officially unnamed but believed to be ‘Forget Him’ – was also the inspiration behind The Beatles‘ massive early ’60s hit ‘She Loves You’, according to Paul McCartney.Rydell, a drummer as well as a singer, got his break aged just nine when he appeared on talent show Paul Whiteman’s TV Teen Club, before teaming up in the band Rocco and the Saints with fellow Philadelphia native Frankie Avalon.He continued to tour for the rest of his life after the teen pop craze died down, and also flirted with an acting career, appearing alongside Dick Van Dyke in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie.Leading the tributes to Rydell online is author Stephen King, who wrote: “Bobby Rydell passed on.

'Bye Bye Birdie' star and 'Wild One' singer Bobby Rydell has died aged 79. The 60s' teen idol passed away at Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania on Tuesday (05. 04.

Bobby Rydell died from non-Covid related pneumonia complications on Tuesday (5 April) at Philadelphia’s Jefferson Hospital, his spokesperson confirmed. The “Wildwood Days” singer was 79. File photo: Bobby Rydell at a press reception in London on 17 February 1961Remembered for hits including “Volare” and “Swinging School”, Rydell also appeared in the 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret.

Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ‘n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Tuesday.Rydell died of complications from pneumonia at a hospital in a suburb of his hometown of Philadelphia, according to a statement posted by his marketing and event coordinator Maria Novey.Rydell, who credited a 2012 kidney and liver transplant with extending his life, was 79.Along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, Rydell was among a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the Beatles.Between 1959 and 1964, he had nearly three dozen Top 40 singles including “Wild One,” “Volare,” “Wildwood Days,” “The Cha-Cha-Cha” and “Forget Him,” a song of consolation for a bereft girl that helped inspire the Beatles’ classic “She Loves You.”He had recurring roles on “The Red Skelton Show” and other television programs, and 1963's “Bye Bye Birdie” was rewritten to give Rydell a major part as the boyfriend of Ann-Margret. He didn’t want to move to Hollywood, however, and “Birdie” became his only significant movie role — though the high school in the hit ’70s musical “Grease” was named for him.Rydell never strayed far from his Philadelphia roots, living in the area for most of his life.

Bobby Rydell, who became a pop idol in the 1960s, died at the age of 79 on Apr. 5. The singer’s death was caused by pneumonia, according to Variety, and he was just days away from his 80th birthday. The sad news was confirmed by Bobby’s longtime friend and radio legend, Jerry Blavat, Variety further reported.

Bobby Rydell has sadly died.

confirmed to Philadelphia’s WPVI-TV. He was 79.According to a statement posted to Rydell’s official Facebook page, the Philadelphia native died at Jefferson Hospital in his hometown from pneumonia complications unrelated to COVID. He was days away from celebrating his 80th birthday and was scheduled to perform at The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City in June.Typifying the “teen idol” sensation of the 1950s and pre-British invasion the early ’60s, Rydell made a name for himself with his first hit song, 1959’s “Kissin’ Time.” That year, he signed with Cameo/Parkway Records.