Artist Bio:
Del Shannon, born Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934, was an American rock and roll and country musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 1961 hit single "Runaway," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song features Shannon's distinctive falsetto vocals and a catchy keyboard riff, making it a classic of the early rock and roll era. Shannon continued to release music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, with hits like "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt."
In addition to his successful music career, Del Shannon was also a talented guitarist and harmonica player. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and is remembered as a pioneering figure in the rock and roll genre. Tragically, Shannon struggled with depression and substance abuse, and he passed away by suicide on February 8, 1990, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music that continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.
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