Singer Bobby Rydell, a 1960s teen idol, to be memorialized with Wildwood statue

Singer Bobby Rydell, a 1960s teen idol, to be memorialized with Wildwood statue
Philly Voice, February 17, 2023

The pop musician, who died last year at age 79, was a regular performer at the Jersey Shore long after his heyday

Wildwood will celebrate the musical legacy of the late Bobby Rydell with a new statue of the beloved singer, his family announced Friday.

Rydell, who grew up in South Philadelphia, is best-known for hits like “Wildwood Days,” “Kissin’ Time,” “Sway,” and “Wild One.” He died last year at age 79, having performed up until his death.

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