Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is 50’s and 60’s teen idol, Bobby Rydell. He is a singer, drummer, actor, author, and entertainer hailing from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve probably watched him before, Boomer Nation. He appeared in the 1963 classic  with Ann-Margret “Bye Bye Birdie.”  Bobby has continued to inspire boomers with his performances, as well as his story, which he published in his book, Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances. We talked about the second chances he got in love and in life and how he’s making the most out of his time. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Bobby is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 05:48] Opening Segment

[05:49 - 18:24] Saying Hello to “Bye Bye Birdie”

[18:25 - 30:48] Nurturing Your Craft 

[30:49 - 43:00] Bouncing Back From Life’s Challenges 

[43:01 - 54:59] Having Lifelong Friends  

[55:00 - 56:23] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“...you have your highs, your lows, your peaks, your valleys, your ups, your downs...you just gotta keep on doing what you’re doing to nurture your craft.” - Bobby Rydell

“I always have time for everybody.” - Bobby Rydell

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