Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On the Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances [SIGNED]
Rydell, Bobby; Slutsky, Allan
From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since March 20, 2019
From Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 20, 2019
About this Item
New condition black-and-white photographic softcover wraps. Includes Praise for the book; Dedication; Foreword; Discography; On TV; Filmography; Acknowledgments; and About Allan Slutsky. Signed by the author, which looks to me most probably auto-penned, in black marker on the title page. (see photographs) "Crosby, Sinatra, Como, Damone, Lawrence, Darin, and - in a different idiom - Frankie Laine, Johnnie Ray, and even Elvis Presley. To be such an artist takes more sweat, strain, intense devotion, and dedicaton than most people can conceive of. Bobby Rydell is that type of artist." Frank Sinatra, Jr. "At seventeen, Bobby Rydell was the face of American Bandstand - the kid from Italian South Philly with the smoothest voice, the highest pompadour, and the sweetest smile. And thee were those hits: "Wild One," "Volare," and "Forget Him," to name a few. He was far more than just a teen idol. Bobby's voice and boy next door charm earned him a spot singing, acting, and dancing with Ann-Margret in the failm adaptation of the hit musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie. His comedic talents made him a nighttime fixture during the golden age of TV variety shows, and his phrasing and musicianship led to dozens of headlingin gigs in the casion showrooms of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Frank Sinatra anointed him as his favorite pop singer of the early '60s. But early success took a toll on his life. Bobby Rydell's brutally honest street corner narrative evolved during an eighteen-month collaboration with Allan Slutsky, the award-winning author and producer of the wodely acclaimed book and documentary film, Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Inspiring, gut-busting, and, at times, heartbreaking, Teen Idol On the Rocks gives you a front row seat to the turbulent, six decade journey of one of rock and roll's earliest, and most celebrated teen idols." - from the rear outer cover. Seller Inventory # 004212
Bibliographic Details
Title: Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On the Rocks: A Tale...
Publisher: Doctor Licks Publishing, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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