Bobby Rydell: Photos Of The Late Singer

By:

Elissa Anderson

April 5, 2022 9:31PM EDT

Bobby Rydell was best known as a singer. See pics of him here.

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Bobby Rydell poses with a smile

Bobby Rydell poses with a smile — Bobby Rydell poses and smiles while wearing a suit. He showed off his good looks.

Bobby was best known as a singer throughout his life. He first stepped into a big spotlight when he won a talent show on the television series ‘Paul Whiteman’s TV Teen Club’ as a kid and became part of the cast for several years. He then played in various bands until signing his own music contract with Cameo Records.

He went on to release a hit song called ‘Kissin’ Time’ in 1959 and followed it up with other hit tunes like ‘Wild One’ and a cover of ‘Volare’ in the 1960s. He also starred opposite Ann-Margaret and Dick Van Dyke in the 1963 movie ‘Bye Bye Birdie.’

His big influence over the years was prominent and showed in interesting happenings, like when the name Rydell High School in the musical and film versions of ‘Grease’ was named after him.

Bobby passed away of pneumonia at the age of 79 in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA.

Click through the gallery to see some of his best photos througout the years!

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Bobby Rydell with his book

Bobby Rydell with his book — Bobby Rydell holds up his book, ‘Teen Idol on the Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances’ at a book signing in New York in 2016. It is a book about his journey as a teen idol and beyond.

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Bobby Rydell & Ann-Margaret in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

Bobby Rydell & Ann-Margaret in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ — Ann-Margret and Bobby Rydell dance during a scene from ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ on the movie set in Hollywood, CA. It was the first film for actor-singer Bobby, 20, and the second for actress Ann-Margret, 21.

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Bobby Rydell performing

Bobby Rydell performing — Bobby Rydell performs in concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on March 9, 2008. He looked nice in a suit and tie.

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Bobby Rydell posing

Bobby Rydell posing — Bobby Rydell poses with a smile. He was at the height of his popularity in this pic.

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Bobby Rydell on the mic

Bobby Rydell on the mic — Bobby Rydell performing at the Pavilion in the Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida in 2013. He just had major surgery the year before.

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Bobby Rydell looking handsome

Bobby Rydell looking handsome — Bobby Rydell in ‘Crescendo.’ He held the mic and showed off his good looks.

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Bobby Rydell at an event

Bobby Rydell at an event — Bobby Rydell at the East Coast Music Hall Of Fame ceremony. It was in New Jersey in 2019.

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Bobby Rydell looks so happy

Bobby Rydell looks so happy — Bobby Rydell from Philadelphia, Pa., is shown aboard a luxury liner in New York City after his arrival from Europe. He looked great!

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