Bobby Rydell, ‘Wild One’ singer, dies at the age of 79
Bobby Rydell, a 1960s adolescent hero famed for songs like “Wild One” and his portrayal as Hugo Peabody in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,” has died, according to his agents. He was 79 years old.
Rydell died on April 5 in Abington, Pennsylvania, from pneumonia problems unconnected to Covid-19, according to the statement.
Rydell, who was born Robert Ridarelli, had his first Billboard 100 success in 1959 and went on to enjoy a career that featured 34 top 100 songs and more than 25 million record sales, according to the statement.
The CBS affiliate in Philadelphia announced his death. Additional information was not immediately available.