Chippie Peters, thebands drummer, was ill, so Cheech asked me to fill in, sing a few tunes and do my usual imitations and comedy. His first hit, "Kissing Time," quickly followed, and the skinny 17-year-old with a pompadour haircut rocketed to stardom. But . and Cameo soon developed. He also starred in a number of films, including"Marco Polo Junior" and, of course, "Bye Bye Birdie." 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. I had met Bernie back in 1952, when he was the keyboardist for Paul Whitemans TV Teen Club. Before he graced the covers of teen magazines and movie screens, Rydell made his bones as a youngster in Philadelphia clubs. I sure am missing my fans but I know I'll see you soon. 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. I started a stint in the National Guard in 1964 that began with two months of basic training at Fort Dix. According to a statement shared on Rydell's verified Facebook page, the crooner died. that he needed an organ transplant because he was in liver and kidney failure. [4], Rydell cancelled a 2012 Australia tour because his health had deteriorated significantly and he was in need of urgent major surgery. It didnt take them long to come up with the song thatwould kick-start my career. I headlined the club three orfour more times before it finally closed its doors in 1973. 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. 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. It reached No. A cause of death was not stated when his passing was announced. By this point, the British Invasion had arrived and acts such as Rydell suffered a dramatic decline in popularity. 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. 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. 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. ", "I was seven years old at our cottage when the radio kept playing Volare. Bobby Rydell in an undated photo. FILE - Singer Bobby Rydell is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after arrival from Europe on March 12, 1962. In the 1980s, he formed a trio called, In 1968 at age 26, he married Camille Quattrone, who died of cancer 35 years later. Louie pounded his fist on the table and walked away, leaving me with his twoassociates. In 2009, he married Linda Hoffman but continued to drink. You had your chance and you blew it. I was morose. 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 was dedicated to public awareness; spreading the word to the world in his travels about the Gift of Life through organ donation. Bobby Rydell passed away on April 5, 2022, at the age of 79. Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night approved a design contract for a sheriff's shooting range and training facility. It's a fun show to watch that's what's made it so successful. 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, . [21] 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. In the Oscar-winning film Green Book (2018), Rydell is portrayed in the opening scenes by actor Von Lewis. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. Bobby Rydell is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. His father shortened the boys name to Rydell for the show. [15] Also during that time, Rydell served in the 103rd Engineer Battalion of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Throughout his stardom in the 1960s, Bobby released the hit songs Kissin' Time, We Got Love, Wild One, and Swingin' School. His father was a machine shop foreman. Cameo was started in 1956 by songwriters Bernie Lowe andKal Mann in the basement of Bernies West Oak Lane home. Bobby Rydell's salary per month with other career earnings was over $1 million annually. The bass player for the main band was Frankie Day who liked Rydell and offered to manage his career. He grew up in the same Italian neighborhood of South Philadelphia as Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We have a great time doing it.". That man you just called aliardo you know who that is?. [4] After a couple of flops, "Kissin' Time" made the charts in 1959. Mr. Rydell married his high-school sweetheart, Camille Quattrone, in 1968. His most well known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare" (cover), and he appeared in the movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963. Were not trying to fool anybody, Mr. Rydell said in a 2012 interview. An alcoholic should try never to have alcohol in their house, avoid friends who drink and never go to places where alcohol is served. Bobby returned to the stage in Las Vegas in just 6 months, turning near tragedy to triumph. Rydell left Cameo-Parkway Records later in 1964 and signed with Capitol Records. Every time I leftespecially when I went outside the U.S.I missed Camille more and more. 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. 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. His style is packed with rhythm and bounce, and his nice boy next door demeanor is quite winning. Still, realizing that being Mrs. Bobby Rydell would thrust Camilleinto the public eye, he sent her to a finishing school for six months. Instead of the short walk around the corner to see Camille, the new lifeline of our relationship was a 10-milecar ride on the Schuylkill Expressway. Carmine, the maitre d, came up to me as I was checking my coat and asked if I wanted to sit withFrank. 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.). Hoffman is the president of the fan group, according to reports. A Circle K clerk has been accused of stealing Florida Lottery tickets and splitting the winnings with a friend. Cousin Brucie wasplaying it. I guess he had respected me forbeing a man by standing up for my pop. 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. Rydell was a longtime resident of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, and lived in the same house from 1963 to 2013. 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. A polished performer by the age of 19, he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana in New York. As the Facebook statement pointed out, at the time, "he became the youngest singer to perform" at the famed establishment. 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, a 1950s teen idol who starred in the hit musical film "Bye Bye Birdie," has died. In a radio interview in 2013 in Hamilton, Ontario, Mr. Rydell explained why he hadnt stayed in Hollywood to make more movies: I couldnt. 1 marketing tool in popularmusic at the time: Dick Clarks American Bandstand. His successful career earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. A drunk driving suspect blamed his intoxication on his impending divorce. [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. 667 talking about this. 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. I love him, too, I replied, not really knowing where he was going with this line of conversation. 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. "Sad to hear the passing of Bobby Rydell. I was so nervous and intimidated I declined the offer. reclines on a couch in his sports-themed basement in Penn Valley, a lit Winston purring in his right hand. At the time of his death, Bobby Rydell had two children Jennifer Ridarelli and Robert Ridarelli. Like Paul Whitemans TV Teen Club, the show was broadcast weekday afternoonson ABC from local affiliate WFILs 46th and Market Street studio. I had met Bernie back in 1952, when he was the keyboardist for Paul Whitemans. One of the tougher periods occurred in February 1966, when I toured South Vietnam for three weeks. Loved him in Bye Bye Birdie. Cameo was started in 1956 by songwriters Bernie Lowe andKal Mann in the basement of Bernies West Oak Lane home. Columbia Pictures signed Mr. Rydell to a contract in 1961. Often, when I was performing at nightclubs and casinos, the guys would be around, just digging the music and socializing with their wives orgoombahs. 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. I was so nervous and intimidated I declined the offer. Excess alcohol can destroy your liver and kidneys. 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. [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. Since my teen idol days were nowin the rearview mirror, Frankie Day was OK with it and happy for both of us. I sang the hell out of that tune, but the records success wasnt all because of me. On October 6, 1964, he made a guest appearance on the episode "Duel" of the television series Combat!. 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. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored this film. We invite you to share condolences for Bobby Rydell in our Guest Book. [11] In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored the film. Rydell performed on many television programs, including The Red Skelton Show, where a recurring role was written for him by Red Skelton as Zeke Kadiddlehopper, Clem Kadiddlehoppers younger cousin. A lot of Italian singers from my eraand probably a decade or two beforewere rumored to have mob affiliations or mob backing. We had a 16-piece orchestrathree trumpets,three bones, drums, guitar, bass,full percussion., Rydell still loves to perform. Bobby Rydell Searching For His Missing Music. There was a Bobby Rydell song out at the time and, as often happens, you think of one song when you write another. Part of the key to Cameos success was that it was located in Philadelphia, a few miles away from the No. Meanwhile, Tommy James of Tommy James and the Shondells shared via Twitter that he was "deeply saddened by the loss of Bobby Rydell, a good friend and one of my idols. ), My new drums couldnt have arrived at a more perfect time because I was starting to get gigs as a drummer. 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 . 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. Hes still on a high from a show two days earlier in a packed ballroom at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. In the early 1960s, he was considered a teen idol. In return, Dick would expose Cameos recordings to his national audience. 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. It was Rydell's first dramatic acting role. 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. 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. "That hasn't changed. 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. Mr. Rydell was characteristically modest in the 2011 interview. In return, Dick would expose Cameos recordings to his national audience. Long after their days on the pop chart were past them, they enjoyed great success on the oldies circuit. Bobby Rydells last major chart success was Forget Him, which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called "She Loves You". Also during this time, Rydell served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guards 103rd Engineer Battalion. Six decades later, teamed with his fellow singers Frankie Avalon and Fabian, he was still drawing crowds. He had great success on the oldies circuit into his last years. In the Broadway musical drama Grease, its film adaptation, and the films sequel Grease 2, the high school was named Rydell High after Rydell. The song was released in mid-June. In 1963, he starred with Ann Margaret in the musical film,Bye Bye Birdie. The stories ofFrank Sinatras alleged connections to guys like Sam Giancana and Vito Genovese dogged him throughout his career. In the early 1960s he was considered a. 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. View our online Press Pack. "I never thought of myself as a celebrity," he told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003. ; it was Rydells first dramatic acting role. He raised his children there, and moved in 2013 only because the house had grown too big for him and his wife. Bobby's recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard Magazine). The tweets and tributes in honor of Bobby's memory continued to accumulate. 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 . He was 79. 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. Cameo got right down to business, cutting three songs with me in their primitive, monaural studio. In 2012 he was told, that he needed an organ transplant because he was in liver and kidney failure. Actor: Bye Bye Birdie. We just go out there and have fun and the audience can see that.. Bye Bye Birdie was one of my favorite movies growing up," remembered one fan. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. Let's go out there and have fun,'" Rydell told The Atlantic City Weekly in 2006. the release of Kissin Time. 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. It was her birthdayandshe was celebrating at a restaurant on the Delaware River with her sister and some friends. 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. Bobby Rydell, a Philadelphia-born singer who became a teenage idol in the late 1950s and, with his pleasant voice, stage presence and nice-guy demeanor, maintained a loyal following on tours even after both he and his original fans were well past retirement age, died on Tuesday in Abington, Pa. That same year, he played Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. He gave up alcohol and received a liver and a single kidney transplant, and became a major spokesman for organ donation. Philly was all in. 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. He recorded 34 Top-40 hit-records and sold more than 25 million records, includingVolare, Wild One, We Got Love, Kissin Time, Swingin School, Wildwood Days, andForget Him. Uncle Julieas he asked me to call himwas the guy who ran the Copa. [10], That same year, Rydell portrayed Hugo Peabody in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie, also starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. I headlined the club three orfour more times before it finally closed its doors in 1973. Rydell died of complications from. He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia. [2] In May 1960, Rydell toured Australia with The Everly Brothers, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs, The Crickets, and Lonnie Lee. He continued to tour up until his death in 2022. There was something about the lifestyle in California that I really wasnt used to. 11 record in the country. (AP Photo, File) By The Associated Press. Rydells new autobiography, Teen Idol on the Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances(Dr. Licks Publishing, 249 pages), recounts his life with unstinting honesty. Bobby Rydells salary per month with other career earnings was over $1 million annually. 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. On July 9, 2012, Bobby underwent a double organ transplant. Rydell and Ann-Margret were in attendance at the restoration premiere in Beverly Hills, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. How much was Bobby Rydell worth? 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. I couldnt get enough of it and have been a huge Bobby Rydell fan ever since. Read Full Obituary. (Some sources say the song was Forget Him, which is somewhat similar lyrically to She Loves You.). 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), "I've Got Bonnie" (number 18), and "The Cha-Cha-Cha" (number 10). Rydell was the son of Jennie Ridarelli (nee Sapienza) and Adrio Al Ridarelli. At age 9, he debuted on an amateur television show and became its regular drummer for three years. It is estimated he sold over 25 million records in total. , the show was broadcast weekday afternoonson ABC from local affiliate WFILs 46th and Market Street studio. 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