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," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. Shannon was one of the early rock and roll artists to write his own material, and his unique falsetto voice set him apart from his contemporaries. He also had other successful songs such as "Hats Off to Larry" and "Little Town Flirt."
Shannon's career spanned several decades, during which he continued to record and tour. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Despite facing personal struggles, Shannon remained a respected figure in the music industry until his untimely death by suicide in 1990. His influence can still be heard in the music of artists who followed in his footsteps.
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