Philadelphia Legend Bobby Rydell, ‘Wildwood Days' Singer, Dies

CBS Philadelphia

April 6, 2022

Philadelphia and music legend Bobby Rydell has died.

The former teen idol is probably best-known in the area for the song “Wildwood Days,” but he had so many hits — “Volare,” “Wild One” and so many others.

Rydell was also a movie star, appearing in “Bye Bye Birdie” with Ann Margaret.

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