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One of the most sought-after nightclub and concert acts in the country, Bobby Rydell’s interest in show business began at the ripe age of four. His performance in Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings “Wild One” and “Volare” made him a famous show business performer of the ’60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Bobby Rydell was born Robert Ridarelli in Philadelphia. It was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father’s encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.
In 1950, Bobby Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia.
Bobby Rydell was born Robert Ridarelli in Philadelphia. It was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father’s encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.
In 1950, Bobby Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia.
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LPaone wrote:
This era was the very best.... Most singers were very good and one enjoyed listening and dancing to their songs. Not like today, when its hard to even know what their saying,,, and everything is about the sex look.... I feel very fortunate growing up when I did.
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LPaone wrote:
This era was the very best.... Most singers were very good and one enjoyed listening and dancing to their songs. Not like today, when its hard to even know what their saying,,, and everything is about the sex look.... I feel very fortunate growing up when I did.
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temp_sis wrote:
so awesome
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kaylakaulitz wrote:
Such a great voice :) and a cutie ;)
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marcy50 wrote:
Love his music..he put out alot of great ones~
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McCoyMcFlyer wrote:
Kinda sucks that the British invasion sucked his fame away from him.
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wildcrazysexy wrote:
I love Bobbie. Over twenty years ago i attended a wedding and Bobbie was there; he ended up playing the drums. It was great and so is he.
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mornglo1g wrote:
u make me wanna shout
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Marjo47 wrote:
I loved his music to and I still do.
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Cajungrandma wrote:
Another Heart Throb of the 60s. Loved his Music. Got to meet him also. We were able to meet many top artists in those dances. They were awesome. Sometimes they were free, and other times they were just a few bucks. It was a great place to see your friends and to meet new ones too.
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IRSARGE wrote:
hey, stop by for ,to borrow some of your music tastes. thank's and have a gooood day!
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auzziebird50 wrote:
Oh the sweet memories of growing up in the 60's!!!!!! wonderful
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champagne_doll wrote:
Could Rydell High in the movie Grease have possibly been named after this fella?
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bobbysgirl39 wrote:
awesome guy
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hisownparade wrote:
I can't believe Bobby Rydell doesn't have a shout yet. This guy is amazing.
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