Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks

Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks

A Tale of Second Chances

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Publisher Description

At seventeen, Bobby Rydell was the face of American Bandstand — the kid from Italian South Philly with the smoothest voice, the highest pompadour, and the sweetest smile. And there were those hits: “Wild One,” “Volare,” and “Forget Him,” to name a few. He was far more than just a teen idol. Bobby’s voice and boy next door charm earned him a spot singing, acting, and dancing with Ann-Margret in the film adaptation of the hit musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie. His comedic talents made him a nighttime fixture during the golden age of TV variety shows, and his phrasing and musicianship led to dozens of headlining gigs in the casino showrooms of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Frank Sinatra anointed him as his favorite pop singer of the early ‘60s. But early success took a toll on his life. 

 

Bobby Rydell’s brutally honest street corner narrative evolved during an eighteen-month collaboration with Allan Slutsky, the award-winning author and producer of the widely acclaimed book and documentary film, Standing in the Shadows of Motown.  

 

Inspiring, gut-busting, and, at times, heartbreaking, Teen Idol On The Rocks gives you a front row seat to the turbulent, six decade journey of one of rock and roll’s earliest, and most celebrated teen idols.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
2016
April 29
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
266
Pages
PUBLISHER
Doctor Licks Publishing
SELLER
Ingram DV LLC
SIZE
17.2
MB

Customer Reviews

Songbird811 ,

A Great Read About A Great Talent

I read this in a few days because it was tough to put it down once I started reading. Bobby is very open about his family, career, the music business, and working in films, TV shows, and on the road. Nothing is held back as he reveals what it was like growing up in South Philadelphia, to dealing with tragedy and his own problems. I've always liked Bobby because he worked hard all his life and is known to be a very nice man. Very nice to his fans. A good read.

DJ McCrane

Teenager on the rocks ,

Bobby Rydell:

If you grew up listening to Bobby Rydell, you will enjoy this read.

Judy class of 1963 ,

Teen Idol on the Rocks

An interesting back stage look at the life of one of my teenage idols.

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