Book Signing Event - Bobby Rydell

Join us on Thursday, April 25th at 6:30 to meet 1960's Teen Idol, Bobby Rydell. Bobby will be signing copies of his autobiography, "Teen Idol on the Rocks." Born Robert Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, in South Philadelphia, Bobby Rydell showed his musical ability at an early age, playing drums professionally at the age of 9. He appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in 1959, and went on to sell more than 25 million records during his career. Rydell's best-known hits are "Wild One," "Sway," "Volare" and "Forget Him." Also, well known for his role as Hugo Peabody, Ann Margaret's long-suffering boyfriend, in the movie, "Bye, Bye, Birdie." (Biography.com)