This Golden Boy, born Robert Ridarelli, began his journey to stardom at a young age, later securing more than 30 hits, including “Kissin’ Time,” “Swingin’ School” and “Wild One.”

When the weather heats up and the Shore beckons, you can bet Rydell’s quintessential summer staple “Wildwood Days” will bellow from both cars and bars — quite possibly along South Philly’s Bobby Rydell Boulevard.

Sylvester Stallone pummeled the competition and placed a close second, and Rydell buddy Frankie Avalon took third.

Harold Standard Article Boys, Bobbysocks, and Bandstand

South Philly Review

Star-struck in South Philly

Philadelphia has produced some high-profile celebrities -Will Smith and Eve to name a few. But only one real South Philadelphian can and has been named as the Reader's Choice for most beloved South Philly celebrity - Bobby Rydell.

At 63, Robert Ridarelli has been entertaining audiences for the past 50 years as a musician and an actor. With more than 30 hits, not only has Philadelphia named a street after him (Bobby Rydell Boulevard), but his face has been painted along with other musicians, such as Chubby Checker and Al Martino, on the South Philadelphians Musicians mural at 1231 E. Passyunk Ave.

Frankie Avalon placed second, while Mario Lanza and Sylvester Stallone tied for third.

Atlantic City Weekly "Still Golden After All These Years" - January 5, 2006

Atlantic City Weekly "At The Shore" - the week of Jan 6, 2006.

There is a recent article about Bobby in The Beat Magazine from the UK  December 2005 

Review of Bobby's new Now And Then CD
After you read this review do a search for Bobby Rydell!!

Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Boys, audience join jamboree in DI's farewell act

Australian Tour Reviews
June 2000

Favorites By Bobby Rydell And The Golden Boys Of Bandstand
December 18, 1997

The Philadelphia Inquirer from Sunday, June 25, 2000
Radio man Don Cannon and singer Bobby Rydell can still boogie - and bogey. Greens turn their bond into gold.

Boys to Men - A Golden Evening of Entertainment
The Desert Inn- Oct. 22-24, 1999

Rydell Rides-'Forget Him'? Not Long-Time Fans

PHILADELPHIA: Home Of Rock 'N' Roll LEGENDS
September 30, 1999

Golden Boys Sparkle At Caesers Performance
August 26,1999

Harrahs - April 1999
Nice Fan review by Mark Morehead

Rydell Never Stopped Singing
February 12, 1998

"An American Music Treasure"
from The Atlantic City Press
Sept. 20, 1996 - Harrah's Casino/Hotel

Classic South Philly Talent Bobby Rydell
June 1996

Teaming Up - The Golden Boys at Caesars
June 9, 1995

No Friend In Name Only
June 6, 1995

Italian Tribute News - Nov. 1995

Reflections On Bobby Rydell
Original date of publication: 7/26/82