Bobby Rydell and Camille Quattrone Ridarelli are two of the most famous American teen idols of the 1960s. After winning a talent competition on Paul Whiteman’s television teen club, they embarked on a music career that would last for several decades. Their first single, “Fatty Fatty,” sold more than a million copies. This was followed by their second, “We Got Love,” which shot to #2 on the Billboard charts for thirteen weeks.
In the late 1960s, Bobby Rydell had a successful film career. He appeared in Bye Bye Birdie, a romantic comedy that also starred Diana Ross. His other films include The Bandstand’s Golden Boys and Swingin’ School.
Rydell also worked in a dance band called Rocco And the Saints. He was backed by trumpeter Frankie Avalon. They played in Atlantic City during the summer. As a member of the band, Rydell played guitar, bass, and drums. When he was ten, he began vocal coaching with Bernie Lowe, who helped him develop his skills and become a well-known singer.
After winning the television talent show, Rydell went on to perform in numerous clubs. He was also a regular on the radio show, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Rydell toured across the nation, and his songs were a hit. One of his most popular hits was “Kissin’ Time,” which was written by Bernie Lowe.
Rydell and his first wife, Camille, had two children. One son and one daughter. However, after 34 years of marriage, the couple divorced. Despite their divorce, Rydell and his wife maintained a long-standing friendship.
Rydell became a household name, and his songs have been recorded by many other artists. Rydell’s most popular songs included the million-selling hits “Wild One,” “Volare,” and “Swingin’ School.” During his career, Rydell was known to meet fans after his shows. Some of his other achievements include promoting a non-profit organ transplant organization and urging people to get on the organ donor list.
Rydell’s first single, “Fatty Fatty,” was a hit, but it wasn’t as big as his second and third hits. He released “We Got Love” in 1959, which shot to the top of the charts and stayed there for thirteen weeks. But his biggest success came with the debut album. It spent four months on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was certified gold.
Bobby Rydell and his wife, Camille, divorced in 2003, after a 34-year marriage. Despite their break-up, the couple continued to perform together, a tradition that continued until 2007. Rydell’s new wife, Linda Hoffman, married him in 2009.
Bobby Rydell died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Abbington Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Upon his death, Rydell was a 79-year-old pop star who was widely respected as a musical legend. He was a popular performer who performed in hundreds of shows, and his death was a tragic loss to the music industry. Although Rydell had many health problems in his later years, his death was a result of pneumonia.
Robert Louis Ridarelli was born on April 26, 1942. He grew up in the Italian community of South Philadelphia. As a child, he had several musical influences, including Johnny Ray, Milton Berle, and Louis Prima. Rydell began playing in nightclubs in the city when he was seven. From there, his father encouraged his son to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
