The Bobby Rydell Biography is coming soon. Since I can't do it justice in ten minutes, however, for now, here are the Bobby Rydell basics.
Bobby's Basic Statistics |
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| Birthdate | April 26, 1942 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, PA |
| Name | Robert Louis Ridarelli |
| Father | Adrio |
| Mother | Jennie (maiden name Sapienza) |
| Elementary School | Epiphany Catholic School |
| High School | Bishop Neumann High School |
| Instrument | Drums, Guitar |
| First Single Record | Fatty Fatty/Happy Happy |
| First Hit Single | Kissin' Time/You'll Never Tame Me, 1959 |
| First TV Appearance | Paul Whiteman, TV Teen Club, age 11 |
| First National TV Appearance | American Bandstand, 1959 |
| First Film | Bye, Bye Birdie, 1963 |
| Married | October 5, 1968 |
| Wife | Camille Quattrone |
| Son | Robert |
| Daughter | Jenniefer |
