Artist Bio:
Del Shannon, born Charles Weedon Westover in 1934, was an American rock and roll and country musician. He is best known for his hit song "Runaway," released in 1961, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song featured Shannon's distinctive falsetto vocals and a memorable keyboard solo. Shannon continued to have success with other hits such as "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt."
In addition to his singing career, Del Shannon was also a talented songwriter and guitarist. He was one of the first artists to experiment with incorporating keyboards and synthesizers into his music, influencing later generations of musicians. Shannon's music had a lasting impact on the rock and roll genre, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Tragically, Shannon passed away in 1990 at the age of 55, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.
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