Bobby Rydell, '60s teen idol and 'Bye Bye Birdie' star, dies at 79

Along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, Rydell was among a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the Beatles.

Related Keywords

Italy ,Hollywood ,California ,United States ,United Kingdom ,Wildwood ,Philadelphia ,Pennsylvania ,Italian ,American ,British ,Jennifer Dulin ,Frankie Avalon ,Linda Hoffman ,Elvis Presley ,Gene Krupa ,Al Ridarelli ,Robert Ridarelli ,Dick Clark ,Maria Novey ,Bobby Rydell ,Joann Loviglio ,James Darren , ,Bye Birdie ,Loves You ,Red Skelton ,Bobby Rydell Boulevard ,Philadelphia Inquirer ,South Philadelphia ,British Invasion ,Golden Boys ,Atlantic City Weekly ,