My favorite was Wild One. . During the 1960s, Rydell had numerous hit records on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. But the only movie in which he made much of an impact was Bye Bye Birdie, released in 1963 and based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, which poked fun at show business in general and rock n roll frenzy in particular. Rydell died of complications from. With my tail between my legs, I went to theupstairs lounge to say goodbye to JulesPodell. Rydell was a longtime resident of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, and lived in the same house from 1963 to 2013. At first, I thought he meant Frankie Day, until I realized he was referring to Sinatra. Mr. A fewblocks away at Idolmaker Bob Marcuccis Chancellor Records, Frankie Avalon already had a huge smash with Venus, and Fabian hadscored with Turn Me Loose.. Rydell toured Australia in May 1960 with The Everly Brothers, Billy Crash Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs, The Crickets, and Lonnie Lee. Ron DeSantis book-signing event Tuesday afternoon in Leesburg. For other inquiries, Contact Us. According to a statement shared on Rydell's verified Facebook page, the crooner died. Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock 'n roll who was a star of . I think itwas an Italian thing. Id been transformed from Bobby Rydell,pompadoured teen idol making thousands of dollars a week, to Pvt. [19], Rydell served in the U.S. National Guard, and began his service in 1964 with two months of basic training at Fort Dix. This set wasnt relegated to the basement like my red Revere drums. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. Bobby Rydell was a teen idol in the early 1960s known for the hits "Wildwood Days" and "Volare," and who starred with Ann-Margaret in the film "Bye Bye Birdie.". He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. I ended up getting lines with De Niro, Rydell says, smiling broadly. As news of Bobby's death circulated in the press, fans of. 1 record titled Butterfly with Cameos first artist, singer-guitarist Charlie Gracie. Bobby Rydell, Teenage Idol With Enduring Appeal, Dies at 79 He had his first hit in 1959. His first hit, "Kissing Time," quickly followed, and the skinny 17-year-old with a pompadour haircut rocketed to stardom. His career had encompassed six decades. Detroit, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and othercities followed suit. Hes still on a high from a show two days earlier in a packed ballroom at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. [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. Wild One was followed with Little Bitty Girl which was his second million-selling single. Robert Louis Ridarelli was born in April 1942 into the poor, tough Italian neighborhood of south Philadelphia. Therefore the treatment is to never be around alcohol. His last major chart success was "Forget Him", which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. For all I knew, Cameo was considering dropping me after Id struck out three straight times. His first move was to buy me a $525, state-of-the-art, black oyster-pearl Ludwig drum setfrom Eighth Street Music. hide caption. The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. Rydell died from complications of pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital on April 5, 2022, at the age of 79. I couldnt get enough of it and have been a huge Bobby Rydell fan ever since. We have a great time doing it.". Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night approved a design contract for a sheriff's shooting range and training facility. His autobiography was published in 2016. Oh those Wildwood Days! Reviewing his performance there, in 1961, Variety complimented him on his sense of career., Right now, hes a teenagers teenager, the magazine said. I sang the hell out of that tune, but the records success wasnt all because of me. (AP Photo, File) By The Associated Press. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. 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. Villages-News.com's Marv Balousek has details. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. A Circle K clerk has been accused of stealing Florida Lottery tickets and splitting the winnings with a friend. [13] By that point, the British Invasion had arrived and acts such as Rydell suffered a dramatic decline in popularity. Philly was all in. One fan wrote on Twitter: "Such a great talent and such a beautiful smile. A cause of death was not stated when his passing was announced. I had the good fortune to spend my peak years as a recording artist during the golden age of the TV variety show, Mr. Rydell wrote in his autobiography. We invite you to share condolences for Bobby Rydell in our Guest Book. Rydell may be gone, but he certainly won't be forgotten anytime soon. 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. Let's go out there and have fun,'" Rydell told The Atlantic City Weekly in 2006. 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 that catapulted their success way beyond his. Uncle Julieas he asked me to call himwas the guy who ran the Copa. Hes an entertainer in the old-fashioned mold. Per an announcement made on his official Facebook page, Rydell's death has been attributed to pneumonia. He was dedicated to public awareness; spreading the word to the world in his travels about the Gift of Life through organ donation. ; it was Rydells first dramatic acting role. [4], During that time, he performed on many television programs, including The Red Skelton Show, where a recurring role as Zeke Kadiddlehopper, Clem Kadiddlehopper's younger cousin, was written for him by Skelton. Early Life and Rise to Fame Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. [4], In 1961, he performed at the Copacabana in New York City, where he was the youngest performer to headline at the nightclub. I moved my parents, grandparents, and myself out of South Philly and into a newhome in suburban Penn Valley. Some months after my debut at the Copa, my dad, Frankie Day and I drove up to New York City to see singer-comedian Joe E. Lewis, who wasappearing at the club. Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. 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. American singer and teen idol (19422022). PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When Bobby Rydell sings, he always hits the perfect note. 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. The same type of thing happened to me at lotsof other venues around the country. Bobby Rydells influence on popular music was profound. Like Paul Whitemans TV Teen Club, the show was broadcast weekday afternoonson ABC from local affiliate WFILs 46th and Market Street studio. The street on which he was born in Philadelphia was renamed Bobby Rydell Boulevard, in his honour. 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. [2][6] In February 1961, he appeared at the Festival du Rock at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France. , the show was broadcast weekday afternoonson ABC from local affiliate WFILs 46th and Market Street studio. I surmised that he had some serious pull in certain unspecified circles. Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli; April 26, 1942 - April 5, 2022) was an American singer and actor, who mainly performed rock and roll music. In Kon Tum, I sang What Kind of Fool Am I? to a large crowd of Marines while howitzers were laying down a barrage a fewmilesaway. Singer, Author, Actor, Teen Idol - Starred in Bye Bye Birdie - Billboard Top 100 - Inspiration for Grease's Rydell High, The Golden Boys member Bobby Rydell | Ambler PA We did it up right with a beautiful reception at the Warwick Hotel, and then left the nextmorning for a honeymoon in Hawaii. However, he canceled a 2012 Australia tour because his health had deteriorated significantly and he was in need of urgent major surgery. 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. In the 2000 book The Beatles Anthology, Paul McCartney was quoted as saying that he and John Lennon based She Loves You on a Bobby Rydell song. [4] After releasing three unsuccessful singles for small companies, he signed a recording contract with Cameo Records. It was her birthdayandshe was celebrating at a restaurant on the Delaware River with her sister and some friends. 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. Excess alcohol can destroy your liver and kidneys. He is survived by his second wife, Linda Hoffman, whom he married in 2009, along with son Robert Ridarelli, daughter Jennifer Dulin, and five grandchildren. One of the tougher periods occurred in February 1966, when I toured South Vietnam for three weeks. 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. Published by The Hunterdon County Democrat on Apr. Since news broke of Rydell's death, countless celebrities have voiced their admiration of him. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, placing him in the top five artists of his era (Billboard). Some months after my debut at the Copa, my dad, Frankie Day and I drove up to New York City to see singer-comedian Joe E. Lewis, who wasappearing at the club. The Australian police had to make a wedge to get us out of Sydney Stadium. In 2012 he was told He will be dearly missed.". 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. The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. In 2009, he married Linda Hoffman but continued to drink. After a couple of flops, Kissin Time made the charts in 1959. Gary Segal of the VillageofPine Ridge shotahole-in-one atBelmont #9. His career continued to thrive, peaking in the 1960s, with recordings, concerts and many appearances in television series for decades. I would have been more than happy with just a quickhand-shake, but Frank smiled at me and said, How ya doin, Robert. [4], Rydell played in several bands in the Philadelphia area, including Rocco and the Saints, in which he sang and played drums. He also made live appearances nationwide on a tour organized by Clark. [11], Rydell continued to tour for the remainder of his life, often with Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte, performing under the name "The Golden Boys". Over the course of his recording career he placed 19 singles in the Billboard Top 40 and 34 in the Hot 100. Near death, he had a kidney and liver transplant in July 2012. 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. I sang the hell out of that tune, but the records success wasnt all because of me., 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.. In February 1961, he appeared at the Festival du Rock at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France. [4] After a couple of flops, "Kissin' Time" made the charts in 1959. The song was released in mid-June. No specific song title is given in The Beatles Anthology, but Bob Spitz writes in The Beatles: The Biography that McCartney originally modeled She Loves You on the Rydell answering song called Swingin School (and not Forget Him, as is commonly cited). Bobbys recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard Magazine). "I said, 'Why me?' A landlord in The Villages already facing nearly $4,000 in fines is blaming his tenants for the condition of his derelict properties. We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called She Loves You. 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 . We just go out there and have fun and the audience can see that.. I guess he had respected me forbeing a man by standing up for my pop. Here are seven of his albums on four CD discs. Linda Hoffman is a cardiac sonographer who met Bobby in October 2007. He tells a few stories, some jokes. Mr. Rydell was a pop phenomenon but hardly a cutting-edge rock star. 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 was one of the richest and most influential singers in the United States. 45K views, 3K likes, 867 loves, 636 comments, 479 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Bobby Rydell: I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. The album of the same name, his first, sold a million copies and obtained gold disc status. [26], In the Oscar-winning film Green Book (2018), Rydell is portrayed in the opening scenes by actor Von Lewis.[27]. He lost part ofhis middle finger in a work-related accident while operating some machinery. Bobby Rydell is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. A mural on the Wildwood, New Jersey, boardwalk (painted in 2014) honors Rydell, whose song placed the community in the national spotlight. Bobby Rydell, a 1950s teen idol who starred in the hit musical film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died. He was born Robert Ridarelli in a South Philadelphia neighborhood that would also produce teen idols Darren, Fabian and Avalon. In 1961, he performed at the Copacabana in New York City, where he was the youngest performer to headline at the nightclub. the release of Kissin Time. Learn more at www.drmirkin.com, Our site uses cookies. Jesus, who could ask for a better start to a relationship than that? He also starred in a number of films, including"Marco Polo Junior" and, of course, "Bye Bye Birdie." 107 songs in all. I told Jules about what had happened downstairsbefore the show and would you believe it? Part of the key to Cameos success was that it was located in Philadelphia, a few miles away from the No. That was something.. ", "I was sad to read Bobby Rydell passed away. Rydell first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of 9. Born Robert Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, the star died on April 5, just weeks shy of what would . We finally got married on October 5, 1968, at Stella Maris Church in South Philly. Dubbed by Variety as one of the world's original teen idols, Rydell's icon status was cemented in "Grease," with the film's characters as students at Rydell High School. [11] In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored the film. [15] Also during that time, Rydell served in the 103rd Engineer Battalion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. "We weren't out to prove anything. Ill never forget the first time I heardKissin Time on the radio, Rydell says. In 1963, Bobby starred with Ann- Margret in the iconic movie Bye Bye Birdie. They appeared a few years ago together recently at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences premiere of the digital restoration of the movie. An alcoholic should try never to have alcohol in their house, avoid friends who drink and never go to places where alcohol is served. 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. Detroit, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and othercities followed suit. The tweets and tributes in honor of Bobby's memory continued to accumulate. In the 1980s, he joined a trio called The Golden Boys, with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. Also during this time, Rydell served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guards 103rd Engineer Battalion. One night, they were booked as the opening act at a very popular club in Somers Point, N.J., called Bayshores. He was 79. 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. I nursed a Coke for the next hour and took it all in. A polished performer by the age of 19, he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana in New York. In a 2011 interview, he recalled the reaction in Australia: They stormed the stage, thousands and thousands of kids. It didnt hurt that Dick Clarks American Bandstand was broadcast in those years from Philadelphia, the home of Mr. Rydells label, Cameo Records. Both of his parents were of Italian descent. FILE - Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. It was great, he says. 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. (And why not? 1 marketing tool in popularmusic at the time: Dick Clarks. AP Dont worry, thats outgoing, not incoming, one Marine told me. Knowing the inner workings of the companys production line was probably a good thing, but it wasnt going to get me a hit. His music is synonymous with summer for me & I'll be missing him dearly." HIS 'NEAR TRAGEDY' According to the biography section of his website, in July 2012, Bobby underwent a double organ transplant. He didnt name the song, but Mr. Rydells 1960 hit Swingin School includes a Yeah, yeah, yeah refrain. [2], 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. From then on, everybody just took it for granted: Oh, youre a bigItalian singing star; you must have the Mafia behind you., Hooters Drummer Celebrates Rock and Souls Philly Connection. 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. 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.). Rydells success and prospects led his father, Adrio, a foreman at the Electro-Nite Carbon Company in Philadelphia, to resign in 1961 after 22 years to become his sons road manager. In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. 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. Drugs to protect the transplanted organs also suppress your ability to recognize and kill invading germs, so they markedly increase your risk for life-threatening infections. Read Full Obituary. The song was released in mid-June. I had met Bernie back in 1952, when he was the keyboardist for Paul Whitemans TV Teen Club. Rydell was the son of Jennie Ridarelli (nee Sapienza) and Adrio Al Ridarelli. In 1957, Frank Sinatra had portrayed him in the film. He continued to perform internationally and returned to tour Australia in 2014. 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, April 5, 2022. His career continued to thrive, peaking in the 1960s, with recordings, concerts and many appearances in television series for decades. In 1963, he starred with Ann Margaret in the musical film, Bye Bye Birdie. His entourage for the night included Joe DiMaggio, songwriters Sammy Cahn andJimmy Van Heusen, and actor Richard Conti. He won the contest, and the shows presenter, Paul Whiteman, recruited him into the cast, where he remained for several years. In an interview with The Morning Call, Rydell revealed that he was humbled by the gesture. Bobby's filmography includes That Lady From Peking, Bye Bye Birdie, and Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story. He also appeared on The Danny Thomas Show, Jack Benny, Joey Bishop, and The George Burns Show. Goodbye, Bobby Rydell. 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. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard). As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. By the time he was eight, his reputation led to an appearance on a talent show on the national television series,TV Teen Club. I think your father fked up your career., My spine instantly tightened up and I saw red. By this point, the British Invasion had arrived and acts such as Rydell suffered a dramatic decline in popularity. Rydell first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of 9. He started playing the drums at a very young age and at age nine, he won a TV talent contest and had his first paid performance which led to several years on the localTV Teen Club. 11 record in the country. By that October he was back, singing on a cruise ship with Mr. Avalon. The song, written by Tony Hatch, was his fifth and final gold disc winner. Rydell left Cameo-Parkway Records later in 1964 and signed with Capitol Records. We'd planned an "answering song" where a couple of us would sing "she loves you" and the other ones would answer "yeah yeah". In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. Some of his later appearances were charity promotions for organ donation. [10], That same year, Rydell portrayed Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie, also starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. At age 6, he told his father he wanted to play the drums like Gene Krupa. Alcoholism is a disease in which a person does not have to drink, but once they start, they often cannot stop and keep on drinking. Cameo was started in 1956 by songwriters Bernie Lowe andKal Mann in the basement of Bernies West Oak Lane home. Carmine, the maitre d, came up to me as I was checking my coat and asked if I wanted to sit withFrank. "That hasn't changed. Apumone 2023 All Rights Reserved -DMCA protected, Bobby Rydell Net Worth 2022, Death, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Parents, Disappearance. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. This wasn't the star's first brush with a serious illness, though in fact, quite the contrary. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Rydell's childhood sweetheart and first wife, Camille, died in 2003. DJ Jerry Blavat spoke of his friend's talents to The Philadelphia Inquirer, claiming, "He could have been as big as Bobby Darin, but he didn't want to leave Philadelphia." He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. 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. At outposts surrounded by sandbags and soldiers with M60s, I slept on cots with loaded guns and hand grenades less than an arms-lengthaway. He responded, Talk to my dad. In 1961 at age 19, he was the youngest performer to headline the Copacabana in New York City and his father resigned from his job after 22 years as a foreman in Philadelphia, to manage his sons out-of-town engagements. . He sings his own hits and some standards. reclines on a couch in his sports-themed basement in Penn Valley, a lit Winston purring in his right hand. [23], Rydell died from complications of pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital on April 5, 2022, at the age of 79. At first, I thought he meant Frankie Day, until I realized he was referring to Sinatra. At the age of four or five, Bobby used to sit in front of the TV . Mr. Rydell and two other affable performers who became stars in those years, Frankie Avalon and Fabian, grew up within about two blocks of one another in South Philadelphia. Bobby Rydell at homein Penn Valley, April 2016//Photo by Gene Smirnov. In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored this film. Bobby Rydell net worth was estimated at around $10 million. Its part of the life ofa septuagenarian teen idol who doesnt want the ride to end. He was a regular on The Milton Berle Show and was a panelist on To Tell the Truth in 1964. 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. Im pretty sure they were his bodyguards. 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 to a statement released by his. He walks me right over to where Sinatra and his boys were seated. After releasing three unsuccessful singles for small companies, he signed a recording contract with Cameo Records. Leopold Stokowski, Dizzy Gillespie and Bobby Rydell, he mused. Rydell got his big break in 1959 on "American Bandstand," which originally was broadcast from Philadelphia. Still, realizing that being Mrs. Bobby Rydell would thrust Camilleinto the public eye, he sent her to a finishing school for six months. 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.[2]. The bands drummer was sick so Frankie Avalon asked Rydell to play the drums and sing a few songs. From then on, everybody just took it for granted: Oh, youre a bigItalian singing star; you must have the Mafia behind you.. They have two kids together, a son named Robert and a daughter named Jennifer. Bobby Rydell was a rock and roll singer and actor who was a teen idol in the 1960s. 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 on, Dr. Gabe Mirkin is a Villager. He continued to perform internationally and returned to tour Australia in 2014. At age 9, he debuted on an amateur television show and became its regular drummer for three years. 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. As news of Bobby's death circulated in the press, fans of his music took to social media platforms to pay tribute to the late singer. Both of his parents were of Italian descent. On July 9, 2012, Bobby underwent a double organ transplant. Looking him right in the eye, I said, Louie, youre a fkin liar., As soon as the words left my mouth, I knew I was in trouble. He raised his children there, and moved in 2013 only because the house had grown too big for him and his wife. He made his performance debut as a 7-year-old drummer, not a singer. 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