He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. [19], Rydell was married to his first wife, Camille Quattrone Ridarelli, for 35 years, from 1968 until her death in 2003. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [19][24], In the Broadway musical drama Grease, its film adaptation, and the film's sequel Grease 2, the high school was named "Rydell High" after Rydell.[25]. He went on to star on television, stage, and film and became the author of a best-selling autobiography, BOBBY RYDELL: TEEN IDOL ON THE ROCKS - A Tale of Second Chances. All I Want Is You, for instance, was basically the same song as Stairway to the Stars, with a different melody. Then Louie delivered an unexpected and unwanted critique: You should be much bigger than you are. 5, 2022. The Australian police had to make a wedge to get us out of Sydney Stadium. Excess alcohol can destroy your liver and kidneys. Gov. His most well known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover), and he appeared in the movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963. Cowritten with Allan Slutsky, it addresses histempestuous relationship with his motherShe was bipolar, he says nowand the sadlast days of his childhood sweetheart and first wife, Camille, whose 2003 death from cancer sent him into a spiral of alcohol abuse that resulted in transplant surgery. He tells a few stories, some jokes. In 2000, in the book The Beatles Anthology (p. 96), Paul McCartney said: John [Lennon] and I wrote "She Loves You" together. It just doesnt make any sense., Bobby Rydell, Teenage Idol With Enduring Appeal, Dies at 79, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/05/arts/music/bobby-rydell-dead.html. Born Robert Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, the star died on April 5, just weeks shy of what would . Ten years after his liver and kidney transplants, on April 5, 2022, and at the age of 79, Bobby Rydell died from an infection in his lungs at Jefferson Abington Hospital. It is estimated he sold over 25 million records in total. Rydell left Cameo-Parkway Records later in 1964 and signed with Capitol Records. He and Kal had gotten off to aflying start penning Teddy Bear for ElvisPresley, and then landing a No. "Wild One" was followed with "Little Bitty Girl" which was his second million-selling single. Part of the key to Cameos success was that it was located in Philadelphia, a few miles away from the No. Rydell was born in April 1942 and was the son of Jennie Ridarelli (nee Sapienza) and Adrio "Al" Ridarelli. By the time he was eight, his reputation led to an appearance on a talent show on the national television series,TV Teen Club. Mr. Rydells repertoire included plaintive love ballads; slow, danceable tunes; occasional frenetic rockers like Wild One and Swingin School; and ageless songs like Domenico Modugnos 1958 hit Volare, which became Mr. Rydells signature song in his later touring years. They included his most popular successes: Wild One (his highest scoring single, at number 2), Volare (number 4), Swingin School (number 5), Kissin Time (number 11), Sway (number 14), Ive Got Bonnie (number 18), and The Cha-Cha-Cha (number 10). Hes still on a high from a show two days earlier in a packed ballroom at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. In the 1980s, he joined a trio called The Golden Boys, with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. We were having a great time talking about the usual stufffood, music, womenand he also asked me a few questions about my career. [2] The original stage production of Bye Bye Birdie had no real speaking role for the character of Hugo, but the movie script was rewritten specifically to expand the part for Rydell. "I said, 'Why me?' Underscoring his ties to his family and his city, and going against recommendations that he live on the West Coast, Mr. Rydell bought a house in 1963 in Penn Valley, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia, and moved in with his parents and grandparents. A mutually beneficial relationship between Bandstand and Cameo soon developed. According to a statement shared on Rydell's verified Facebook page, the crooner died. Throughout his stardom in the 1960s, Bobby released the hit songs Kissin' Time, We Got Love, Wild One, and Swingin' School. His second success was We Got Love. He continued to perform in nightclubs, supper clubs and Las Vegas venues throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but his career was hampered by Cameo-Parkway catalog owner ABKCO Records refusal to reissue Rydells music, so the entire catalog was unavailable until 2005 (although he re-recorded his hits in 1995 for K-tel Records). , and unbeknownst to me, he was in the housethat night to see his old friend perform. In the 1980s, he formed a trio calledThe Golden Boyswith two other former teenage heart throbs, Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte, and they continued to tour internationally. Louie pounded his fist on the table and walked away, leaving me with his twoassociates. He was 79. "I never thought of myself as a celebrity," he told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003. Carmine, the maitre d, came up to me as I was checking my coat and asked if I wanted to sit withFrank. Bobby Rydell net worth was estimated at around $10 million. They dubbed themselves "The Golden Boys of Bandstand," and the shows were so successful that the trio ended up touring for three years and performing 300 shows nationwide. He was part of a South Philadelphia musicinvasion that included Frankie Avalon and Fabian, and Rydell toured the country and the world as part of 1960s showcases that introducedhim and his songs to tens of thousands of fans. A polished performer by the age of 19, he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana in New York. Now 73 and a survivor of a 2012 operation that left him with a new kidney and liver, Rydell is happy and committed to being on stage "as long as the chops are still working." Rydell made the charts in 1959 with "Kissin' Time," earning 11 Top 20 hits over the next five years. Robert L. Ridarelli, a low- ranking soldier with a crew cut making $85a month. Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. 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. Bobby's filmography includes That Lady From Peking, Bye Bye Birdie, and Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story. It was great, he says. 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He really went out of his way to make me feela part of his entourage, and then posed for a picture with me and signed a copy of my Live at the Copa album. How could I have any kind of serious relationship with Camille under those conditions? The track had a lot going for it: an irresistible hook in its ba-daboom kick drum figure, the roster of city names in the lyric that personalized the song to a lot of fans in a lot of different markets, and thenthere was that flamethrower of a solo from future Saturday Night Live saxophonist Georgie Young. In 1957, Frank Sinatra had portrayed him in the film The Joker Is Wild, and unbeknownst to me, he was in the housethat night to see his old friend perform. You had your chance and you blew it. I was morose. As such, the official announcement of Rydell's death reiterated the importance of organ donation, stating, "Rydell lived to be 79 years old through the gift of organ donation," and urging fans to become donors. One fan wrote on Twitter: "Such a great talent and such a beautiful smile. That was something.. He grew up in the same Italian neighborhood of South Philadelphia as Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. "Bobby Rydell was truly everything you could want from a performer. He continued to perform for the rest of his life. In 2012, he told CBS Phillythat, prior to undergoing a liver-kidney transplant, his doctor had predicted he had "maybe a month" to live. Bobby Rydell at homein Penn Valley, April 2016//Photo by Gene Smirnov. Not only was he a successful singer, but the former teen idol also starred in big-screen productions as well. On July 9, 2012, he underwent a double organ transplant to replace his liver and one kidney at Thomas Jefferson University in his hometown of Philadelphia. One of them came from FrankieAvalon, and would prove to be a turning point for me. He didnt know them, but they knew him. Bobby Rydell, 1960s teen idol and star of the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died at the age of 79. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. If I played Palumbos in South Philly, Nicky Scarfo, Philip Testa, or several of the other local Philly boys might be hanging at the bar. The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. So we sat in the hotel bedroom for a few hours and wrote itJohn and I, sitting on twin beds with guitars. I think your father fked up your career., My spine instantly tightened up and I saw red. His first hit, "Kissing Time," quickly followed, and the skinny 17-year-old with a pompadour haircut rocketed to stardom. Throughout the early 60s, I appeared on almost all of them. Those included shows hosted by Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson, Perry Como, Jack Benny, Milton Berle and Red Skelton. . He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Bobby tied the knot with his second wife, Linda Hoffman, on January 17, 2009. [6] It is estimated he sold over 25 million records in total. Bobby Rydell and his wife Linda Hoffman married on 17th January 2009, after dating for a year in 2008. Bobby Rydell, a 1950s teen idol who starred in the hit musical film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died. His successful career earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. Detroit, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and othercities followed suit. Skelton fell in love with Bobby, Mr. Rydells personal assistant, Linda F. Hoffman, said in 2013. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. He won the contest, and the shows presenter, Paul Whiteman, recruited him into the cast, where he remained for several years. Detroit, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and othercities followed suit. It could have been Anka High, Presley High, Everly High and they came up with Rydell High.". In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. Six months after his transplants, he sang on stage in Las Vegas for a three night engagement to a sold out audience, and then continued onThe Golden Boys international tour circuit. After a number of song hits, including "Wild One" and "Volare", he starred in Bye Bye Birdie (1963) before hitting the nightclub circuit. [2][3], As a child, he mimicked the singers he saw on television, and at the age of seven his father took him around the clubs of Philadelphia, asking if he could sing and do some impersonations. He continued releasing hit songs with "Swingin' School" backed by "Ding-A-Ling" and "Volare" later in 1960, which also sold over a million copies. Frankie must have liked what he saw and heard, because he approached me after our set and said hed like to manage me. Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. 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. He continued to perform internationally and returned to tour Australia in 2014. 667 talking about this. [14] Bands such as The Beatles became more popular, and Rydell unwittingly contributed to his own downfall by inspiring John Lennon and Paul McCartney to write "She Loves You", a song which catapulted their success way beyond his. The maitre d at the club told me that someone by the name of Louie D wanted to meet me, and that he was someoneI should definitely want to get to know. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In the early 1960s he was considered a. Within three weeks, it was the No. Bobby Rydell, 1960s teen idol and star of the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died at the age of 79. But if any of us Italiancrooners wanted to distance ourselvesfrom the image of a mob-backed Italian singer, it became almost impossible after my fellow SouthPhiladelphian, Al Martino, played Johnny Fontane in The Godfather. Louie looked me right inthe eyes, firmly shook my hand and said, I dont know what it is about you kid, but I love you.. [19], Rydell served in the U.S. National Guard, and began his service in 1964 with two months of basic training at Fort Dix. Mr. By this point, the British Invasion had arrived and acts such as Rydell suffered a dramatic decline in popularity. ), He also recalled that in 1963, in England, the Beatles climbed onto his tour bus to meet him. In 2012 he was told, that he needed an organ transplant because he was in liver and kidney failure. ", "I was sad to read Bobby Rydell passed away. When he was 9, Bobby appeared on the bandleader Paul Whitemans amateur talent show, TV Teen Club, on Philadelphia television and went on to become a regular on the show for three years. Rydell got his big break in 1959 on "American Bandstand," which originally was broadcast from Philadelphia. Bobby Rydells last major chart success was Forget Him, which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. Since my teen idol days were nowin the rearview mirror, Frankie Day was OK with it and happy for both of us. I would have been more than happy with just a quickhand-shake, but Frank smiled at me and said, How ya doin, Robert. It was scary, but all in all it was absolutely tremendous. (Mr. Rydell went on to tour in Australia more than 20 times. That same year, he played Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. [26], In the Oscar-winning film Green Book (2018), Rydell is portrayed in the opening scenes by actor Von Lewis.[27]. Long after their days on the pop chart were past them, they enjoyed great success on the oldies circuit. Mr. Rydell was born Robert Louis Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, to Adrio and Jennie (Sapienza) Ridarelli. Its part of the life ofa septuagenarian teen idol who doesnt want the ride to end. Rydell and his fellow Philadelphia performers were ideal for "Bandstand" host Dick Clark, who sought to make rock n' roll palatable to young and old. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. They had two children. Bobby Rydell is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. 107 songs in all. I headlined the club three orfour more times before it finally closed its doors in 1973. We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called "She Loves You". He had a nose like a bloodhound when it came to sniffing outa hit, and luckily for me, he caught a strong scent of Kissin Time and gave it his blessing. I told Jules about what had happened downstairsbefore the show and would you believe it? Key points: Bobby Rydell's death was attributed to pneumonia complications Rydell sold more than 25 million albums and had 34 top-100 hits The famous rock musical Grease was set in the fictional Rydell High School It was her birthdayandshe was celebrating at a restaurant on the Delaware River with her sister and some friends. Apumone 2023 All Rights Reserved -DMCA protected, Bobby Rydell Net Worth 2022, Death, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Parents, Disappearance. He was 79. As news of Bobby's death made entertainment headlines, tributes from fans poured in all over social media. On April 5, 2022, TMZ revealed that Bobby passed away at the age of 79. A polished performer by the age of 19, he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana in New York. Wild One was followed with Little Bitty Girl which was his second million-selling single. Within three weeks, it was the No. How much was Bobby Rydell worth? The bands drummer was sick so Frankie Avalon asked Rydell to play the drums and sing a few songs. A cause of death was not stated when his passing was announced. 11 on the Billboard chart. . A cause of death was not stated when his passing was announced. Goodbye, Bobby Rydell. This sent him into a major depression that he treated by drinking excess amounts of alcohol. Cheechthat was my nickname for himwas in a band called Rocco and theSaints. With my tail between my legs, I went to theupstairs lounge to say goodbye to JulesPodell. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Philly was all in. Robert Louis Ridarelli was April 26, 1942, until his death on April 5, 2022 (age 79 years) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Just as we started to talk, who should come walking outof the kitchen door but Sinatra and a group of his friends. Gary Segal of the VillageofPine Ridge shotahole-in-one atBelmont #9. At first, I thought he meant Frankie Day, until I realized he was referring to Sinatra. Jesus, who could ask for a better start to a relationship than that? In February 1961, he appeared at the Festival du Rock at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France. In January 2013, six months after the double transplant surgery, Rydell returned to the stage in Las Vegas for a three-night engagement to a sold-out audience. His most well-known songs include Wildwood Days, Wild One and Volare (cover of an Italian song by Domenico Modugno, Nel blu, dipinto di blu); in 1963 he appeared in the musical film Bye Bye Birdie. Both of his parents were of Italian descent. Born on April 26, 1942, Bobby Rydell rose to prominence as a teen idol in the music industry. Bobby married his first wife, Camille Quattrone Ridarelli, sometime in 1968. Robert Louis Ridarelli[1] (April 26, 1942 April 5, 2022), known by the stage name Bobby Rydell /radl/, was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. His singing career lasted for decades (above, left and right), and he is often remembered for dancing alongside Ann-Margret in the film . 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 of complications from . 85K views 10 months ago UNITED STATES Bobby Rydell, a teen idol from the '60s known for songs like "Wild One" and his role as Hugo Peabody in the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died, according. Bobby Rydell was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. The headliner that night wasa prominent local act named Billy Duke and the Dukes, whose bass player was known as Frankie Day. This set wasnt relegated to the basement like my red Revere drums. In 1957, Frank Sinatra had portrayed him in the film. At first, I thought he meant Frankie Day, until I realized he was referring to Sinatra. He continued to perform internationally and returned to tour Australia in 2014. I think itwas an Italian thing. Oh those Wildwood Days! and Cameo soon developed. We finally got married on October 5, 1968, at Stella Maris Church in South Philly. Mr. Rydell played Hugo Peabody, the meek high school steady of Kim McAfee, played by Ann-Margret, the small-town girl chosen to give the Elvis-like Conrad Birdie a kiss on national television. On one of my National Guard weekends in 1967, I was dismissed early from my duties, so I decided to surprise Camille. But in 1985, he joined his old friends Avalon and Fabian for what they thought would be a few appearances. Mr. Rydell was characteristically modest in the 2011 interview. I would have been more than happy with just a quickhand-shake, but Frank smiled at me and said, How ya doin, Robert. It didnt take them long to come up with the song thatwould kick-start my career. I was so nervous and intimidated I declined the offer. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard). Reviewing his performance there, in 1961, Variety complimented him on his sense of career., Right now, hes a teenagers teenager, the magazine said. Loved him in Bye Bye Birdie. In 1968 at age 26, he married Camille Quattrone, who died of cancer 35 years later. It was here that his name was Anglicised to Bobby Rydell. "Oh, I mean, what an honor!" I was basically a South Philadelphia kid, and I was an East Coast guy. (He also played a nightclub singer in the 1975 film That Lady From Peking, which was shot in Australia.). [22] In January 2013, six months after the double transplant surgery, Rydell returned to the stage in Las Vegas for a three-night engagement to a sold-out audience. [19] His autobiography was published in 2016. In 1963, Rydell starred in an unsold television pilot called Swingin Together produced by Desilu Productions, which featured him as the frontman for a four-piece rock n roll band seeking their big break. I started a stint in the National Guard in 1964 that began with two months of basic training at Fort Dix. Bobby returned to the stage in Las Vegas in just 6 months, turning near tragedy to triumph. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, placing him in the top five artists of his era (Billboard). We might have a drink together, tell a few jokes or talk sports, but thats as far as it ever went. In addition, Cameo had a secret weapon in its corner that became the most important factor in breaking not only Kissin Time, but my career, aswell. Bobby Rydell. [4], Rydell played in several bands in the Philadelphia area, including Rocco and the Saints, in which he sang and played drums. Philly was all in. [4], In 1961, he performed at the Copacabana in New York City, where he was the youngest performer to headline at the nightclub. Rydell was also immortalized in the 2018 film"Green Book," which depicted his legendary performance at Copacabana at the age of 19. In 1963, he starred with Ann Margaret in the musical film, Bye Bye Birdie. His autobiography was published in 2016. Bobby first found success as a teen idol, selling over 25 million records. Bobby Rydell, a famed US teenage idol of the 1950s and 60s, has died in his birthplace, Pennsylvania, at 79. In the Broadway musical drama Grease, its film adaptation, and the films sequel Grease 2, the high school was named Rydell High after Rydell. 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