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Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway". In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Nov 13, 2009 · Born Charles Westover in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1934, the singer-songwriter known as Del Shannon dies by suicide on February 8, 1990.
Oct 5, 2021 · From 'Runaway' to 'Hats off to Larry', we round up the ten very best songs by 1960s superstar Del Shannon.
"Runaway" was a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major...
The immortal Del Shannon Live in Sydney, 1989 One of the pioneers of pop and rock ‘n’ roll music, Del Shannon is best remembered for his debut smash hit single “Runaway”.
Feb 8, 2015 · Influential early rocker Del Shannon died on Feb. 8, 1990 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The official source for the latest news and information on Del Shannon. WELCOME TO DELSHANNON.COM Your official source for the latest news and information on Del Shannon: Del Shannon's International Hits! Year: Title: U.S. U.K. Australia: 1961: Runaway #1 #1 #1: 1961: Hats Off To Larry #5 #6 ...
Explore the captivating journey of Del Shannon, from his humble beginnings in rural Michigan to the pinnacle of rock and roll fame. Discover the story behind...
Feb 10, 1990 · Del Shannon, who wrote and sang the hit, ''Runaway'' in 1961, was found dead in his home, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the authorities said today. He was 50...
He had the commercial success and good looks of a teen pop star, but Del Shannon was so much more. He wrote, played guitar on and sang his own songs, often in a minor key that predicted the trends of the British Invasion.
