We had a great conversation with Rock & Roll Music Legend Bobby Rydell on The Chris & Sandy Show. WOW is all I can say! This was a surreal moment. We talked about so many things from family, music, health, sacrifices, he told some amazing stories through his journey to a whole lot more! His life story is unbelievable!
Born Robert Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, in South Philadelphia, Bobby Rydell showed his musical ability at an early age, playing drums professionally at the age of 9. He appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1959, and went on to sell more than 25 million records during his career. His most popular hits include “Kissin’ Time,” “Wild One” and “Volare.” In 2012, he underwent a double organ transplant, and was back performing six months later.
In June 1959, Rydell was just 17 when he recorded “Kissin’ Time,” which became a hit across the country thanks to the airplay given to the song by Dick Clark on TV’s American Bandstand. His biggest hit, “Wild One,” was released early in 1960. Hits “Swingin’ School” and “Volare” soon followed. In the early ’60s, Rydell showed his acting and comedic skills when he appeared on The Perry Como Show, The Red Skelton Hour, The Jack Benny Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Joey Bishop Show, Shindig, Hullabaloo and as a regular on The Milton Berle Show. At 19, Rydell was the youngest headliner to play the Copacabana in New York. He had a dramatic role in an episode of the TV series Combat in 1964—an episode that became one of the highest rated of the series.
In 1963, he starred in the movie version of the Broadway hit Bye Bye Birdie, playing Ann-Margret’s longsuffering boyfriend Hugo Peabody. His career was put on hold in 1964 when he joined a local unit of the National Guard in Philadelphia. He served with the Guard for several years. Later, he signed with different record labels in hopes of gaining the same success that he found earlier in his career, but he was never able to match his early achievements
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