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Del Shannon

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American musician (1934-1990)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1934 to 1990 · aged 55
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Charles Weedon Westover, known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway", which was covered later by various major artists, including Elvis Presley and the Traveling Wilburys.

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Shannon on the cover of Cash Box, July 29, 1961Shannon on the cover of Cash Box, July 29, 1961

Awards 1

1999Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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About this person

Charles Weedon Westover, known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway", which was covered later by various major artists, including Elvis Presley and the Traveling Wilburys. In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1990 · aged 55
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25 languages

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