By the time he was eight, his reputation led to an appearance on a talent show on the national television series,TV Teen Club. But . Rydell released the song Wildwood Days in 1963; it reached Number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained on the chart for nine weeks. If you get an organ transplant, you will be put on drugs to suppress your immune system so you do not reject your new organs. He was 79. 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. October 7, 2014 / 6:30 PM / CBS Philadelphia. Yeah, when I first hit, I bought myself a few trinkets that were out of reach for the average Joe. Ron DeSantis book-signing event Tuesday afternoon in Leesburg. Bobby Rydells last major chart success was Forget Him, which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. (His real name was FrancescoCocchi.) Dont worry, thats outgoing, not incoming, one Marine told me. I asked around and was told Louie owned a restaurant called Separate Tables and supposedly was connected with the Gambino family. Detroit, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and othercities followed suit. Not only was he a successful singer, but the former teen idol also starred in big-screen productions as well. I sure am missing my fans but I know I'll see you soon. He gave up alcohol and received a liver and a single kidney transplant, and became a major spokesman for organ donation. ", "I was seven years old at our cottage when the radio kept playing Volare. Would you like to joinus? Then he asked me what I was drinking. [2] In May 1960, Rydell toured Australia with The Everly Brothers, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs, The Crickets, and Lonnie Lee. We might have a drink together, tell a few jokes or talk sports, but thats as far as it ever went. When the producers of Grease wanted to pay tribute to the era in which the popular musical was set, they named the high school where most of the action took place Rydell High in his honor. By that October he was back, singing on a cruise ship with Mr. Avalon. We just go out there and have fun and the audience can see that.. Im pretty sure they were his bodyguards. Associated Press. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. His father, a fan of the big bands, would take him as a child to see Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw at the Earle Theater in Philadelphia. We had a 16-piece orchestrathree trumpets,three bones, drums, guitar, bass,full percussion., Rydell still loves to perform. . Hes still on a high from a show two days earlier in a packed ballroom at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. It reached No. I moved my parents, grandparents, and myself out of South Philly and into a newhome in suburban Penn Valley. The cause was complications of pneumonia, said Maria Novey, a spokeswoman. the release of Kissin Time. Bye Bye Birdie was one of my favorite movies growing up," remembered one fan. In the summer of 1957, the drumming half of my budding career received a huge boost at the expense of one of my dads fingers. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Here are seven of his albums on four CD discs. According to a statement shared on Rydell's verified Facebook page, the crooner died. It didnt take them long to come up with the song thatwould kick-start my career. Skelton fell in love with Bobby, Mr. Rydells personal assistant, Linda F. Hoffman, said in 2013. As news of Bobby's death made entertainment headlines, tributes from fans poured in all over social media. The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night approved a design contract for a sheriff's shooting range and training facility. His father was a machine shop foreman. Louie pounded his fist on the table and walked away, leaving me with his twoassociates. His last major chart success was "Forget Him", which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. [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". From left, Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Mr. Rydell in performance in Atlantic City, N.J., in 2006. It was scary, but all in all it was absolutely tremendous. (Mr. Rydell went on to tour in Australia more than 20 times. I was impressed at first sight. Bobby Rydell, a famed US teenage idol of the 1950s and 60s, has died in his birthplace, Pennsylvania, at 79. 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. He also made live appearances nationwide on a tour organized by Clark. 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. Christian Atsu Missing: I will not leave site until Atsu is found - Christian Atsu's brother vows . He raised his children there, and moved in 2013 only because the house had grown too big for him and his wife. "That hasn't changed. 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. 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. It wasnt a down-on-my-knees moment, but I proposed and gave her an engagement ring. [16], In January 1968, it was announced in the UK music magazine NME that Rydell had signed a long term recording contract with Reprise Records. [17] He continued to perform in nightclubs, supper clubs and Las Vegas venues throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but his career was hampered by the refusal by ABKCO Records to reissue Rydell's Cameo-Parkway catalog, so it was completely unavailable until 2005, although he did re-record his hits in 1995 for K-tel Records). Long after their days on the pop chart were past them, they enjoyed great success on the oldies circuit. Bobby tied the knot with his second wife, Linda Hoffman, on January 17, 2009. Bobby Rydell was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. By this point, the British Invasion had arrived and acts such as Rydell suffered a dramatic decline in popularity. In 1963, he starred with Ann Margaret in the musical film, Bye Bye Birdie. In 1995, the city of Philadelphia held a ceremony to designate South 11th Street, where he grew up, as Bobby Rydell Boulevard. It was great, he says. As news of Bobby's death circulated in the press, fans of. 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. 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. Rydell was also immortalized in the 2018 film"Green Book," which depicted his legendary performance at Copacabana at the age of 19. Rydells new autobiography, Teen Idol on the Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances(Dr. Licks Publishing, 249 pages), recounts his life with unstinting honesty. Philly was all in. His career continued to thrive, peaking in the 1960s, with recordings, concerts and many appearances in television series for decades. Often, when I was performing at nightclubs and casinos, the guys would be around, just digging the music and socializing with their wives orgoombahs. "He received 75% of a liver and one kidney. Bobby Rydell Searching For His Missing Music. His successful career earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. Ill never forget the first time I heardKissin Time on the radio, Rydell says. [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]. Accept. Bernie and Kal would supply the show with a steady streamof acts and would bail out Dick with someone from their lineup whenever an artist from another label cancelled on him at the last moment. 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. We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called "She Loves You". 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. Rydell mimicked the singers he saw on television as a child and at the age of seven, his father took him around the clubs of Philadelphia, asking if he could sing and do some impersonations. Carmine, the maitre d, came up to me as I was checking my coat and asked if I wanted to sit withFrank. 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. 107 songs in all. According to a statement shared on Rydell's verified Facebook page, the crooner died. Robert Louis Ridarelli was April 26, 1942, until his death on April 5, 2022 (age 79 years) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Six decades later, teamed with his fellow singers Frankie Avalon and Fabian, he was still drawing. He walks me right over to where Sinatra and his boys were seated. Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. For all I knew, Cameo was considering dropping me after Id struck out three straight times. Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. His first three songs on the Cameo label were flops, but he scored in 1959 with Kissin Time, which Dick Clark, whose show had succeeded Paul Whitemans, immediately liked. On April 5, 2022, TMZ revealed that Bobby passed away at the age of 79. Ann-Margret, right, and Bobby Rydell dance during a scene from "Bye Bye Birdie" on the movie set in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 1962. He grew up in the same Italian neighborhood of South Philadelphia as Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Just as we started to talk, who should come walking outof the kitchen door but Sinatra and a group of his friends. He didnt know them, but they knew him. Bobby Rydell. As reported by Variety, Bobby Rydell, who found fame as both a musician and an actor, has died at the age of 79 -- a mere few weeks away from his 80th birthday -- due to pneumonia.Rydell's . 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. I was so nervous and intimidated I declined the offer. Anyone can read what you share. 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. I sang the hell out of that tune, but the records success wasnt all because of me. Would you like to joinus? Then he asked me what I was drinking. In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. Cameo was started in 1956 by songwriters Bernie Lowe andKal Mann in the basement of Bernies West Oak Lane home. In 2009, he married Linda Hoffman but continued to drink. [4], Rydell cancelled a 2012 Australia tour because his health had deteriorated significantly and he was in need of urgent major surgery. 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. 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. We did it up right with a beautiful reception at the Warwick Hotel, and then left the nextmorning for a honeymoon in Hawaii. 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.. Bobby Rydell's salary per month with other career earnings was over $1 million annually. . Rydell died from complications of pneumonia at Jefferson Abington Hospital on April 5, 2022, at the age of 79. It was here that his name was Anglicised to Bobby Rydell. He was 79. Bobby Rydell, 1960s teen idol and star of the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died at the age of 79. 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. Bobby Rydell performing in Wildwood at age 10, A lot of Italian singers from my eraand probably a decade or two beforewere rumored to have mob affiliations or mob backing. There was something about the lifestyle in California that I really wasnt used to. Cheechthat was my nickname for himwas in a band called Rocco and theSaints. 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 onstage 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. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. 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. [9] A mural on the Wildwood, New Jersey, boardwalk, painted in 2014, honors Rydell, whose song placed the community in the national spotlight. She died in 2003. The song, written by Tony Hatch, was his fifth and final gold disc winner. That same year, he played Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. In 1957, when he was 15, his father lost a part of his middle finger in a work accident and received $3,000 as a settlement for the accident. In 1957, Frank Sinatra had portrayed him in the film. 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.. Early Life and Rise to Fame His entourage for the night included Joe DiMaggio, songwriters Sammy Cahn andJimmy Van Heusen, and actor Richard Conti. RIP Bobby Rydell. It is estimated he sold over 25 million records in total. He lost part ofhis middle finger in a work-related accident while operating some machinery. Also during this time, Rydell served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guards 103rd Engineer Battalion. 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 woke the next morning to see afront-page picture in the Philadelphia Inquirer of Camille andme walking down the steps of the church with close to onethousand of my fans in the street throwing rice at us as weentered a Rolls-Royce Silver Phantom limo. 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. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Both of his parents were of Italian descent. 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. At age 6, he told his father he wanted to play the drums, like Gene Krupa; a year or two later Bobby was singing in local nightclubs. Reviewing his performance there, in 1961, Variety complimented him on his sense of career., Right now, hes a teenagers teenager, the magazine said. Meanwhile, Rydell keeps working. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Bobby Rydell amassed a catalog of pop music hits in his hey-day, Bobby starred alongside Ann Margaret, Dick Van Dyke, and Janet Leigh in Bye Bye Birdie, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 11 record in the country. My first experience recording for a big labelmight have overwhelmed me, but the three songs we cutPlease Dont Be Mad, All I Want Is You, and a tune penned by Paul Ankawerent particularly exciting. By 2014, his schedule was heavy again, including 11 concerts in Australia that February. He married Linda Hoffman in 2009. Billed as the Golden Boys, they had toured together since 1985. Mr. Marriages and Health Problems In the 1980s, he joined a trio called The Golden Boys, with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte. Bobby Rydell, one of the first music idols to spur teen fandom in the Fifties and Sixties, has died at age 79. It occupied a place of honor in our living room. [19] His autobiography was published in 2016. In 1963, he starred with Ann Margaret in the musical film,Bye Bye Birdie. His 1963 song Wildwood Days paid homage to Wildwood, the New Jersey beach town where his grandmother had a boardinghouse and where he spent his early summers; like Philadelphia, Wildwood later held an honorary street-naming for Mr. Rydell. Wildwood, New Jersey also has a street named for Bobby in appreciation for Bobbys massive hit, Wildwood Days.. The two remained married until Camille's death in 2003. Bobbys recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard Magazine). Chippie Peters, thebands drummer, was ill, so Cheech asked me to fill in, sing a few tunes and do my usual imitations and comedy. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. At first, I thought he meant Frankie Day, until I realized he was referring to Sinatra. Since news broke of Rydell's death, countless celebrities have voiced their admiration of him. Bobby Rydell stood at an appealing height of 1.83m and has a good body weight which suits his personality. His first move was to buy me a $525, state-of-the-art, black oyster-pearl Ludwig drum setfrom Eighth Street Music. We did the scene with no script, and during a break, I turn toDe Niro and say, Are we all right? Bobby Rydell net worth was estimated at around $10 million. View our online Press Pack. He recorded 34 Top-40 hit-records and sold more than 25 million records, including, Robert Louis Ridarelli was born in April 1942 into the poor, tough Italian neighborhood of south Philadelphia. [11] In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored the film. Unlike some of the other pretty faces of his era, he was a real musician. We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called She Loves You. He recorded 34 Top-40 hit-records and sold more than 25 million records, including Volare, Wild One, We Got Love, Kissin' Time, Swingin' School, Wildwood Days, and Forget Him. Rydell first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of 9. He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at. To avoid rejection of his kidney and liver transplants, he had to take drugs to suppress his immune system, and on April 5, 2022, 10 years after his transplants, he died of pneumonia, an infection in his lungs. I had met Bernie back in 1952, when he was the keyboardist for Paul Whitemans. Bobby Rydell was a rock and roll singer and actor who was a "teen idol" in the 1960s. Some of his later appearances were charity promotions for organ donation. 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. Bobby married his first wife, Camille Quattrone Ridarelli, sometime in 1968. In 1968 at age 26, he married Camille Quattrone, who died of cancer 35 years later. At outposts surrounded by sandbags and soldiers with M60s, I slept on cots with loaded guns and hand grenades less than an arms-lengthaway. During the 1960s, Rydell had numerous hit records on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was here that his name was Anglicised to Bobby Rydell. Villagers were among a group of Trump backers demonstrating at Gov. Born on April 26, 1942, Bobby Rydell rose to prominence as a teen idol in the music industry. The Australian police had to make a wedge to get us out of Sydney Stadium. 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 . A lot of Italian singers from my eraand probably a decade or two beforewere rumored to have mob affiliations or mob backing. His first drum kit was a gift from his father, Al Ridarelli, who inspired his son's choice of instrument by taking him to see Gene Krupa perform. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby when he bought sexy lingerie, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. reclines on a couch in his sports-themed basement in Penn Valley, a lit Winston purring in his right hand. In February 1961, he appeared at the Festival du Rock at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France. How could I have any kind of serious relationship with Camille under those conditions? He was a regular on The Milton Berle Show and was a panelist on To Tell the Truth in 1964. With my tail between my legs, I went to theupstairs lounge to say goodbye to JulesPodell. This sent him into a major depression that he treated by drinking excess amounts of alcohol. The album of the same name, his first, sold a million copies and obtained gold disc status. His life was about to end when the generous family of a dying child saved 8 lives by organ donation. Bobbys hits include million selling singles Volare, Wild One, We Got Love, Kissin Time, Swingin School, Wildwood Days, and Forget Him, selling a combined total of over 25 million records. 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. Accompanied by Philly DJ Georgie Woods (the guy with the goods), a few dancing girls, and a trio that featured Carl Mottola on drums, Frankie Day on bass, and jazz keyboardist JimmyWisner playing accordion, we flew out on a military transport on January 30th and arrived 9,000 miles later at Tan Son Nhut air base. 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. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. In return, Dick would expose Cameos recordings to his national audience. 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. After a short pause, he got allserious on me and said, Bobby, you know Sinatra loves you.. Mr. Rydells recording prime encompassed the era roughly between 1959, when Elvis Presley was in the Army and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash, and 1964, when Beatlemania hit America. Six decades later, teamed with his fellow singers Frankie Avalon and Fabian, he was still drawing crowds. His singing career lasted for decades (above, left and right), and he is often remembered for dancing alongside Ann-Margret in the film . The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. 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). Bobby Rydell and his wife Linda Hoffman married on 17th January 2009, after dating for a year in 2008. He was one of the richest and most influential singers in the United States. [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. 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. Bobby Rydell continued to tour throughout the remainder of his life, often with Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte; they performed under the name The Golden Boys. 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. He and Kal had gotten off to aflying start penning Teddy Bear for ElvisPresley, and then landing a No. Rydell was a longtime resident of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, and lived in the same house from 1963 to 2013. Bobby's filmography includes That Lady From Peking, Bye Bye Birdie, and Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story. When Kissin Time hit the airwaves in June of 1959, it triggered a seismic event that rippled through the company. [19], Rydell served in the U.S. National Guard, and began his service in 1964 with two months of basic training at Fort Dix. AP Hoffman is the president of the fan group, according to reports. Bobby Rydell passed away on April 5, 2022, at the age of 79. In return, Dick would expose Cameos recordings to his national audience. Within three weeks, it was the No. 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. He had great success on the oldies circuit into his last years. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. I was driving to New York, and we pickedit up on WABC-AM. Bobby Rydells influence on popular music was profound. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard). Let's go out there and have fun,'" Rydell told The Atlantic City Weekly in 2006. It could have been Anka High, Presley High, Everly High and they came up with Rydell High.". 1 book in the nation. [10], That same year, Rydell portrayed Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie, also starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. Actor: Bye Bye Birdie. 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 local, Soon afterwards, a band called Rocco and the Saints was booked to open for the name band at a club in Somers Point, N.J., called Bayshores. Its part of the life ofa septuagenarian teen idol who doesnt want the ride to end. , the show was broadcast weekday afternoonson ABC from local affiliate WFILs 46th and Market Street studio. I couldnt get enough of it and have been a huge Bobby Rydell fan ever since. He had recurring roles on "The Red Skelton Show" and other television programs, and 1963's "Bye Bye Birdie" was rewritten to give Rydell a major part as the boyfriend of Ann-Margret. "I said, 'Why me?' This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The bands drummer was sick so Frankie Avalon asked Rydell to play the drums and sing a few songs. [12], During the 1960s, Rydell had numerous hit records on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He received 75% of a liver and one kidney. He would have one more hit after 1965, a disco re-recording of Sway which reached Billboards Easy Listening chart in 1976. Mr. Rydell married his high-school sweetheart, Camille Quattrone, in 1968. I would have been more than happy with just a quickhand-shake, but Frank smiled at me and said, How ya doin, Robert. Per an announcement made on his official Facebook page, Rydell's death has been attributed to pneumonia. A mutually beneficial relationship between Bandstand and Cameo soon developed. "Bobby Rydell was truly everything you could want from a performer. [5], His second success was "We Got Love". (Some sources say the song was Forget Him, which is somewhat similar lyrically to She Loves You.). 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