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Bobby Rydell Celebrates 50 Years of “Wildwood Days”
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4/8/2013
"This is how I will always remember you dear, sweet Annette. Rest in Peace. Love, Bobby
3/20/2013
Bobby Darin's son's beautiful words about Bobby (Rydell)
Bobby's Transplant timeline
29th Annual Kidney Ball
Join us as we honor Dr. Francis McCusker, Questcor Pharmaceuticals, and 1960's teen idol and transplant recipient, Bobby Rydell, at the
29th Annual Kidney Ball on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.
Don't miss the VIDEO
of Bobby's surgeons discussing Bobby's double organ transplant surgery in July, 2012. He continues to do remarkably well thanks
to a team of remarkable surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and his organ donor angel, Julia.
A clip from a Meet & Greet on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise last month. Listen to Bobby's version of Mack the Knife with just a piano. This was Bobby's first appearance post surgery.
October 1, 2012
Bobby is doing amazing, only 11 weeks post surgery for a double organ transplant. He has not suffered any bouts of rejection and
has gained 30 lbs already. He's back to playing his drums and even had a rehearsal Monday to "check out the pipes," which, by the way,
are better than ever. His God given talent is still here, thanks to his angel donor and the gift of life she and her family gave to Bobby. Bobby asks that all his fans look into supporting organ donor programs in your local areas. His organ donor saved several lives besides
his.
September 28, 2012
Bobby was 11 weeks post op yesterday. Last night he sang for the first time since March 5. Amazing how different life is when you get thru the dark tunnel and
come out on the other side. Check the attached video of a private rehearsal session at The Philadelphia Clef Club. Be sure to click through all
the others from that night.
Message From Bobby:
Bobby Rydell
May 18, 2012 at 900 pm - KYA Radio will be profiling the careers of Bobby Rydell and Connie Francis.
2/11/2012
Malt Shop Memories does it again! Join Bobby on the Holland America Line
Cruise with friends Dion, Frankie Avalon, The Tymes, The Duprees and many more!
10/17/11
Great interview with Arthur Kade 10/8/11 at the AC Hilton Casino
9/18/11(Sunday) PBS (WHYY) in Philadelphia will be airing the Malt Shop Memories Concert at 8-10 PM. Bobby will also be on the show, LIVE!
6/19/11
Photos from the Voice Foundation Award Gala, June 2011 Philadelphia, PA
The Voice Foundation is the world’s oldest and leading organization dedicated to voice medicine, science and education. Bobby received this
year’s Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award—presented to honor personal excellence in the use of the human voice. Previous recipients were Walter
Cronkite, James Earl Jones, Jack Klugman, Helen Hayes, Jessica Tandy, Patti LuPone, Anna Moffo Sarnoff and Tony Randall.
Bobby's acceptance speech was "electrifying" when he shared memories of working with so many of the "greats" in show business, recalling personal tales of Red
Skelton, Jack Benny, George Burns and Milton Berle.
Bobby with his crystal award and Dr. Robert Sataloff, Chairman of the Board, The Voice Foundation
Dr. Robert Sataloff, Dr. Barry Bittman, Diana Soviero, Diane Rehm, Bobby Rydell, Terry Stewart (CEO/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) , Dr. Michael Benninger
Bobby has developed a younger fan base with 20-something Melanie Hall at the top of the list. Many thanks to Melanie for all her hard work that went into
creating this Tribute Video to Bobby.
Join Bobby's Fan Page on Facebook!
Look for Bobby on the cover of The Globe's June 13, 2011 edition. Inside there is a small article. Unfortunately the Globe mis-quoted the maiden name
of his wife, Linda (Hoffman, Linda #2)
June 3, 2011 The Voice Foundation 2011
Honoree Bobby Rydell
The Board of Directors of The Voice Foundation has nominated Bobby Rydell to receive the 2011 Raymond and Beverly
Sackler Award. The Sackler Award is presented to honor personal excellence in the use of the human voice. Previous recipients include Walter Cronkite, James
Earl Jones, Jack Klugman, Helen Hayes, Jessica Tandy, Patti LuPone, Anna Moffo Sarnoff and Tony Randall.
The Award will be presented at the Voices of Summer Gala at the Westin Philadelphia, June 3rd.
Sign the Petition to have Bobby Rydell Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Video of the month - December 2010
November 13, 2010
THE RYDELLETTES–”FANS OF BOBBY RYDELL”–SPECIAL EDITION
Video of the month
September 30, 2010
YO!!! Bobby is participating in a Block Party sponsored by the City of Philadelphia marking the opening of "Jersey Boys" at the Forrest
Theater OPEN TO PUBLIC
Place: Front of the theater on Walnut Street between 11th & 12th
September 16, 2010
The popular childrens "Please Touch" museum in Philly has a shoe collection of famous Philadelphians; they just asked Bobby to
donate his for their "fill their shoes" exhibit. So stop by if you're in town and visit Bobby's shoes !!
Enjoy the Cameo Records Fan Page on Facebook
A great radio interview Bobby did recently with Lee Douglas
August 22, 2010
Check out the new contest on Bobby's Facebook Fan Page
July 31, 2010
Bobby Rydell to receive "Lifetime Achievement Award" from UNICO at their National Convention
Bobby's Tribute Medley to Frank Sinatra on YouTube:
This wonderful "Saloon Medley" is performed with full orchestration by Bobby Rydell in select venues across the country and also internationally.
It is his own very personal tribute to the man he calls "the finest saloon singer of all time," Mr. Frank Sinatra.
These songs, "Angel Eyes," " What's New," "Quarter to Three" and "One for My Baby" are from Sinatra's album "Only the Lonely."
Bobby reflects on his amazing career on 2UE Radio with Tim Weber, Sydney Australia 5/23/2010
(audio only).
New Autographed photos available!!
Brand new 8 x 10's of Bobby available for inscription to you!
Contact the Fan Club to order
Prexie Reunion - left to right: Debbie Camilleri, Carole Everett, Jeanne (Henkel)Alder, Ronnie (Linde)
Burke, Linda (Ferrino) Hoffman, Louise Camilleri
4/10/10
April 8 - Canada - Casino Rama April 9 - Bergan PAC - Englewood NJ April 10-State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ April 11-Eisenhouser Hall Theatre - West
Point NY The Fabulous Lou Christie will stand in for
Bobby for these shows only
4/8/10
At long last, this twin set "Rydell Live at the Copa" and " Bobby Rydell Salutes The Great Ones" has been
digitally re-mastered (stereo) for your collections. Cameo Label/Circa 1960's
4/1/10
The show at the Hilton in Atlantic City last weekend was a smash! Bobby performed to a sold out crowd who were treated to one fine solo
performance. Bobby not only sang up a storm for an hour but he had the audience in stitches with his comedy act. A standing ovation was the nicest thank you.
In case you've never seen Bobby's show; here's some reviews we've gathered for Bobby's website.
3/29/10
March 21,2010
Frank Sinatra, Jr. in concert at The Annenberg in Philadelphia on May 4! This is a benefit for Bobby's favorite cause, St. Ignatius Nursing Home.
Sinatra does Sinatra is full orchestra with Dad's arrangements, hope to see you there.
Sandy's Private Bobby Rydell Photo Album
March, 2010 is the 25th Anniversary of The Golden Boys. Bobby, Frankie & Fabian continue to celebrate this amazing run by a string of
fabulous shows for the next two months. Congratulations to Dick Fox and his Golden Boys! Go to the tour page for full details.
3/14/10
You can now download Bobby's original Cameo recordings on ITunes !!!
Visit Cameo's website for details
3/12/10
Bobby's long awaited album work on the Cameo label is in the process of being digitally re-mastered and will be
available for your treasure chests in a few short months! Included will be a history booklet you are sure to want for your collections. Over the years I've passed on your many pleadings to ABKCO Records and they finally heard you!! Thanks for hanging in
there
Now you can follow Bobby on Facebook
Do a search for Bobby Rydell. Choose the Bobby Rydell
under people, not groups
January 24, 2010
Bobby went to see old friend Frankie Randall's show "That's Italian" at Foxwoods Casino in CT, October 3, 2009. Here's a clip from that show where
Bobby participated in a skit that surprised the audience. Also in that show were Deena Martin (yes, Dean's daughter!) Pete Barbutti, and Julius LaRosa
November 6, 2009
Bobby with his Legend of Philadelphia Award
Lou & Josie Ciocci (Lou, a childhood pal who introduced Bobby that evening), along with Mike DeLaurentis of the Delaurentis Family Foundation with Bobby and wife Linda
Bobby with two of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders
November 10, 2009
Bobby will be making a Special Guest Appearance at a Diabetes Fundraiser in Wynnewood, PA on Nov. 10,2009. They are doing a
fabulous production of "Bye Bye Birdie/Concert Version"
Here's a link if you want to attend and live in the area
October 12, 2009
On Columbus Day October 12, 2009 Bobby will be participating in the Columbus Day Parade Festivities in NYC.
He will be performing his signature hit VOLARE live at the stage on Fifth Avenue (between 68th & 69th Streets).
Bobby will be performing between 1-2 PM. Parade will be aired in Philadelphia at those times. The Parade is being telecast live on WNBC in NY from Noon-300pm in the tri-state region. It is also carried by many nationwide NBC
broadcast markets as well as NBC affiliated cable markets around the country. RAI Broadcasting shows all of the Parade in Italy through their cable
affiliates. For more info
10/1/09 Bobby Darin's website has commemorated
a page [on their site] to Bobby Rydell's Tribute to Bobby Darin (a show
stopper at BR's shows) Check it out at this link.
In July 2009 Bobby filmed a TV pilot in LA called "Road
Stories" The pilot centers around performers who have been on the road most
of their lives talking about their experiences and tales.
Watch video of Pilot
"Road Stories"
Attention All Cruisers!!!
This board
is for your use in communicating with other Cruisers or even if you just have a question about the cruise or want to meet new friends. Get to know one another before hand so we can
meet onboard and have the feelng we already know one another!
View the Guestbook
Join Bobby Rydell on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise!
We're dusting off those old 45's, turning up the jukebox and transporting you back to the birth of Rock n' Roll. Twist and shout from
morning until night to your favorite music from the 50's & 60's.
We’re thrilled to announce the first ever Malt Shop Memories Cruise. Time Life's Malt Shop Memories 10 CD music collection was
first responsible for bringing this era back to life and inspiring this cruise. You may remember the TV show, filmed at the famous Ruby's diner and
hosted by Bobby Rydell. Fans purchased millions of the "Soundtrack of Your Life" and now for the very first time you can experience all the
magic on your own floating Malt Shop.
All your favorites like Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Lesley Gore, Lou Christie, The Platters, The
Drifters and more will perform for you in an intimate and personal setting. Your host, Jerry Blavat, the Geator with the Heater, will be playing the
platters that matter and keep you dancing all night long. We'll have a sail away sock hop on deck, a Frankie Avalon Beach Party by the pool, dance
contests and more fun and memories than you could ever image.
The Malt Shop Memories Cruise sets sail May 13 -17, 2010, from Tampa to Cozumel. This fun-filled trip will take place on the Carnival
Inspiration, a luxury ocean liner equipped with two pools, hot tubs, a state of the art fitness center, a mini golf course, beautiful dining rooms, and 24
hour room service.
This amazing cruise is on sale now, so hurry and book your cabin. Booking early gives you a better selection of cabins and better seats
for the nightly shows. You can book online at the event website at www.MaltShopCruise.com or by phone at 877-SIXTHMAN (877-749-8462). Please also
feel free to contact the producers, Sixthman, by email at customerservice@sixthman.net or via LIVE CHAT if you have any questions.
Hop onboard as we bring your Malt Shop Memories to life!
The Bobby Rydell Fan Club is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the song that launched Bobby's career
.....Kissin' Time is 50!!
Attention All Mates Down Under! Like a boomerang..... Bobby is coming back! Watch for details
coming soon for 2010.
6/20/09
On July 11, 2009 "An Evening with Bobby Rydell" promises to be an unforgettable event at Dante Hall Theatre of
the Arts in Atlantic City, NJ. Bobby will be doing a very special show with a 16-piece orchestra . Don't miss this one!
More info...
5/29/09
Questions? Contact the fanclub
Game Show Filming: Smokin' Joe Frazier's SPORTZBOX
Celebrity & Sports Champ Red Carpet Reception,
Dates: June 12-14, 2009 - Bally's Atlantic City
Bobby will be one of several guest celebrities involved in this fabulous venture, which could turn into a reality television program (proceeds
benefit Gilda's Club)
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Friday Evening June 12th
- Red Carpet arrival of the celebs and sports champions will be followed
by a cocktail reception and Meet & Greet. Over 1200 people
have already been invited by Bally's and it is open to the public. The Red Carpet portion is free to the public.
Saturday June 13th: Come to the filming of the game show "The Champs the
Stars. This will be held in a boxing ring setting and is billed as "part Hollywood Squares/part
Dean Martin Roast/part Family Feud. Al Bernstein of ESPN will host. Comedian Jeff Pirrami will Ref.
Sunday June 14th:Celebrity Golf Tournament Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, South Jersey's Premier Course
See this link below for more complete information including the Celebrities & Champs and ticket info.
6/5/09
An Evening with Bobby Rydell & The Clef Club Orchestra!
Questions? Contact the fanclub
50th Anniversary of Kissin Time
February 25, 2009
"CALLING ALL FORMER FAN CLUB "PREXIES"
(a nickname for Bobby's Fan Club Chapter Presidents) ..........We are
looking for YOU !!! Where were YOU during the late 50's/early
60's?? Were you one of the many Fan Club Prexies who adored Bobby
and helped make him one of the Teen Idols of that generation??????
We want to talk to you about an upcoming Reunion! If you
weren't a Club Prexie, but you know of someone who was, please tell them
to contact us!!!
For further info contact:
Jeanne (Henkel) Alder BRfanclub@aol.com
Ronnie (Linde) Burke Ronaud2@verizon.net
January 24, 2009
Bobby participated in a Black Jack Tournament in Reno NV on behalf
The Mike Douglas Show finally available on DVD!
1/17/09
Bobby Gets Married!!!!!! Read all about the beautiful
ceremony and see the first pictures of the new Mrs Bobby Rydell! (She is
super special, a perfect match for Bobby. We at the Fan Club are so happy for
him!)
1/7/09
12/8/08
GREAT NEW VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE
"I won a date with Bobby Rydell October, 1961"
Growing Up To Fame.....
Nice article about Bobby
There is an amazing Sinatra interview with Nancy Sinatra and Bobby Rydell
YouTube.
Bobby performed at a one-man sold out performance at the Tropicana in AtlanticCity NJ November 8, 2007.
Golden Boys conductor Ray Kenetsky receives his
star on the Wildwood NJ Walk of Fame by Golden Boy Bobby Rydell October 20 2007
Congratulations Ray
"Whatever happened to Bobby Rydell"
July 1, 2007 Cast
your vote for Bobby in the Hall of Fame!
http://www.hitparadehalloffame
Some Direct links:
November 24, 2006
September 13, 2006
Now available in the United Kingdom and beyond.......
Bobby's original recordings from the Cameo Parkway Label recently released overseas.
Here's the link for you International fans who have waited so patiently!
April 26, 2006
April 1, 2006
Bobby Rydell is scheduled to be Mark Simone's guest during Mark's "Saturday show" (airs from 6 -10 PM ET on
WABC Radio, NYC
Oldies Show Message Board
More Info
(NOTE: Members of the Saturday Night Oldies YAHOO! Group
January 20, 2006
Listen to the Australian version of Kissin' Time and enjoy a very interesting back story by Bobby's drummer, Dave
Kovnat.
August 2005
Cameo Parkway Featured guests: Bobby
Rydell, Chubby Checker and Charlie Gracie
10/20/05 4PM and 10/23/05 4PM
This list is from the www.oldies.com site. They have on their main page their top
sellers of CD's & DVD's and top advance sales and look who is at the top
of the list!
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