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Bobby Rydell
1942–2022Philadelphia, PAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Wild One; Volare; South Philly teen idol; born Robert Louis Ridarelli; Rydell High named for him
Biography
Featured on American Bandstand; Rydell High in Grease named in his honor
Notable For
- Wild One
- Volare
- South Philly teen idol
- born Robert Louis Ridarelli
- Rydell High named for him
Honors & Recognition
- Featured on American Bandstand
- Rydell High in Grease named in his honor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bobby Rydell Italian?
Yes — Bobby Rydell is of Italian heritage. Wild One; Volare; South Philly teen idol; born Robert Louis Ridarelli; Rydell High named for him
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Pop
- Years
- 1942–2022
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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