Former Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Passes Away At 79

Bobby Rydell was a legendary singer who got prominence from an early age in the industry. Bobby Rydell was unquestionably one of the most talented adolescent idols during the 1950s. Fans will be shocked to know that the legend is no longer with us, he just passed away.

Bobby Rydell, one of the earliest teen idols in the 1950s, has passed away. Bobby, whose hits included “Volare” and “Wild One,” passed away on Tuesday. An insider, close to Bobby stated that Bobby had been experiencing health concerns in recent months and was recently diagnosed with pneumonia, which is believed to be the cause of death. It wasn’t COVID-related.

Bobby was a key figure in the Philadelphia music dynasty, so important that streets were named after him. Bobby’s smash “Swinging School,” according to Paul McCartney, was the inspiration for The Beatles’ early mega-hit “She Loves You.”

Bobby toured with Frankie Avalon and Fabian as part of The Golden Boys’ stage performance. He was by far the most brilliant singer of the trio of adolescent idols.

While Bobby was most known for his music. Bobby was also a gifted actor who appeared on TV, theatre, and film, most famously in the film adaptation of “Bye Bye Birdie” starring Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. In the Broadway and film versions of “Grease,” there’s even a tribute to Bobby: the high school, “Rydell High,” was named after him.

Fans will be saddened to know that we have lost one star in the music industry. The industry is in grief. Rest in peace legend. For further updates stay tuned to Thirsty.