Bobby Rydell real name, Robert Louis Ridarelli, was an American singer and actor, who mainly performed rock and roll music.

Growing up, Robert Louis Ridarelli changed his name to Bobby Rydell and played in several bands in the Philadelphia area.

His early career had an unpleasant experience after he had three unsuccessful singles for small companies. Fast forward, he agreed to a recording deal with Cameo Records.

After a couple of flops, “Kissin’ Time” reached the charts in 1959. In May 1960, Rydell toured Australia with The Everly Brothers, Billy “Crash” Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs, and The Crickets, recording an Australian version of “Kissin’ Time” for the event.

Bobby had his breakthrough after his song dubbed “We Got Love” was his first million-album seller, gaining gold disc status.

The breakthrough song was written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann and became an instant hit. The song topped great charts such as spending 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6, while reaching No. 4 on the Cash Box Top 100, and No. 5 on Canada’s CHUM Hit Parade.

Bobby Rydell Children: Meet Jennifer Ridarelli And Robert Ridarelli

Bobby Rydell is survived by two children; Jennifer Ridarelli and Robert Ridarelli. Bobby had his now-adults children with his first wife, Camille Quattrone Ridarelli who died in 2003.

They’ve lived their personal lives away from getting covered by the media and it’s currently unclear if they are both married with children or not.