60s Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Brings the Music of a Generation to the Suncoast Showroom April 25-27
Bobby Rydell, All-American boy of the Baby Boom era, performs his rock n roll hits at the Suncoast Showroom April 25, 26 and 27.
With good looks, fame and talent, Robert Ridarelli — better known as Bobby Rydell — is considered an original American idol. After a teenage gig as drummer for Rocco and the Saints, where he played with trumpet player Frankie Avalon, Rydell launched his successful solo act in 1959. The hits flowed as Rydell rocked up the charts with We Got Love, Kissin Time, Wild One, That Old Black Magic, Ill Never Dance Again and Forget Him, among others. Rydell recorded 34 Top 40 hits, and is recognized by Billboard as one of the Top Five Artists of the early 60s.
Beyond selling millions of records, Rydell enjoyed fame as a regular on 1960s television, appearing on American Bandstand, The Red Skelton Show and The Milton Berle Show. In 1963, Rydell was also featured in the classic film Bye Bye Birdie as Ann-Margrets boyfriend, Hugo Peabody.
Rydell got the performing bug as a young boy in Philadelphia, doing impressions as a kindergarten student. His interest in music developed as he accompanied his father to the citys big band hotspots. A storybook career followed, and Rydell is now celebrated for his profound influence on popular music. His impact on the era is evidenced in the hit movie Grease, as the producers chose Rydell High as the name of the school where the action takes place a tribute to Rydell and the era in which the popular music was set.
Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling 702.636.7075, or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.
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