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Bobby Rydell, the singer who rose to fame as a South Philly teen idol with hits such as “Kissin’ Time,” “Wild One” and “Wildwood Days” and maintained a career in show business that lasted six decades, has died at age 79. Rydell’s death was confirmed by his marketing and event ....
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. ....
Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical "Bye Bye Birdie," died Tuesday. ....