The singer of 'Wild One', died at the age of 79

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Rydell died on April 5 in Abington, Pennsylvania from complications caused by pneumonia

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Rydell got his first song on the Billboard 100 in 1959

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Mr. Rydell’s career took off in 1961

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Rydell is survived by his wife, Linda J. Hoffman, son Robert Ridarelli,

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daughter Jennifer Dulin, and his five grandchildren

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Bobby, famous songs include "Volare" and "Wild One

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and his role as Hugo Peabody in the 1963 film "Bye Bye Birdie

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Bobby sold over 25 million records

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hits include "Kissin' Time, "Sway," "I've Got Bonnie," "The Cha-Cha-Cha" and "Forget Him

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