{"product_id":"bobby-rydell-teen-idol-on-the-rocks-a-tale-of-second-chances-paperback","title":"Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBobby Rydell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllan Slutsky\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt seventeen, Bobby Rydell was the face of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Bandstand \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-- the kid from Italian South Philly with the smoothest voice, the highest pompadour, and the sweetest smile. And there 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 film adaptation of the hit musical comedy, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBye Bye Birdie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 headlining gigs in the casino 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 widely acclaimed book and documentary film, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanding in the Shadows of Motown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspiring, gut-busting, and, at times, heartbreaking, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeen Idol On The Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003es 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47483016478973,"sku":"9780997385106","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/TTRpV2pPQVU5NkFXK05teTNITFRXUT09.webp?v=1777654460","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/bobby-rydell-teen-idol-on-the-rocks-a-tale-of-second-chances-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}