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Actress Kathy Garver, (Family Affair) and Bobby, backstage after Bobby's San Francisco concert on Nov. 15th

Bobby's web designer, April, with Kathy Garver, Bobby and Kathy's friend, Barry Barsamian from BACKSTAGE! with Barry & Kathy 

Bobby has a surprise visit from long time South Philadelphia friend, Rita Anello, at the Cooper River Concert, August 2008

Felipe& Vicky Chua & Lolly Yasmen traveled from California to see Bobby's sold out solo concert at The Suncoast Casino - 9/27/2008 - Las Vegas - Felipe wins our "Best Husband Award" ........ Vicky wins our "Sweetest Fan Award - she sent Bobby flowers for his birthday last year!

"I won a date with Bobby Rydell October, 1961" 
We heard from Allene [Coffey] Macklin who shared this article with us from a contest she won from 16 Magazine
In 1961  Allene Macklin was the winner of 16 Magazine's "Win A Date With Bobby Rydell."    In 2008 The Bobby Rydell Fan Club arranged for Allene and Bobby to meet once again - at the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas when Bobby was performing there and Allene wrote to say she had front row seats.  Bobby signed the original 16 Magazine article on their date and take another photo. 

        
1960 & 2008

Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ on Aug 25, 2008

Kathy Hawkins. Bobby and Jeanne Alder 

Bobby and Fan Club President, Linda Hoffman

RoseMarie DeMatteo of New Haven CT says hello to Bobby at the Mohegan Sun Casino May 18, 2008  Rose Marie is to Bobby's right

Sandy Takacs meets Bobby at The Alpine Inn Springfield PA 1986. 

Little Morgan Malloy meets someone she knows...Hugo from Bye Bye Birdie!
Bala Cynwyd, PA - 2/2008

Super fan Carol Tengler says hello to Bobby at concert in Ashtabula, Ohio 3-30-08 

Bobby with childhood buddy, Lou Ciocci.  In addition to childhood ties, Lou & Bobby played in bands together as teenagers.  Lou conducted and played trumpet for an 18 piece orchestra at a spectacular show at the Philadelphia Clef Club starring his old pal, Bobby Rydell on 1/27/08  

 American Music Theatre 3/19/08 Arlene Blosch & Company

Marlene Wike meets Bobby at Fabulous Fifties Concert, Wildwood NJ Oct 2007

Ed & Lois Sutton with Bobby -   March 10, 2008
The Golden Boys Show - Seminole Hard Rock Casino,Hollywood, Florida

Longtime fan, 91 year old Anna Layden, simply glows as she gazes at "her boy" at the 
Springfield Country Club show February  1, 2008

Joy & Angela Vasaturo,  Wildwood NJ , Fabulous Fifties Weekend, October 2007 

Springfield Country Club 2/1/08 Mary Mateja with Bobby

The Orleans - January 17-21, 2008

  
Vicky was clearly Bobby's most adoring fan in Las Vegas January 20, 2008 

Fan Club president Linda Hoffman (left) and April Atkinson, Bobby's web designer (right) joined Bobby in Las Vegas January 17-20, 2008 for his 4 smash performances at The Orleans Casino

 Fans surprise Bobby by waiting for him after the show opening night.

Backstage after the show at The Orleans

 
Bobby got a surprise visit from his cousin Diane!

Rydell Fan, Kathy Hawkins with Bobby at the Keswick Theatre Holiday Show, December 1,2007. Kathy made beautiful clocks for us with Bobby's picture on the face.  Thanks Kathy for your dedication to Bobby and the fan club!

Fan Club member Joan Novatt says hello to Bobby at Northfork Theatre Westbury NY October 18 2007

Pat Petrella and her old pal, Bobby Ridarelli.  Pat and Bobby grew up together in South Philadelphia. Still close buds, Pat tells us this photo could have been taken on any step in South Philly back in the day. 
Love you Pat!

Jacquelyn Calamari    Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis MO  6/24/2005

A lifetime dream is met  for Darlene Bens at the Red Robison Theatre in British Columbia, Canada
May 26, 2007.  Thanks for the photo Darlene!

Back in the day, Bobby's fan club presidents were called "Prexies" and Ronnie Linde/Burke was one of the best!  Nice to see you at Harrah's in May, 2007 Ronnie!

Bobby and Kathy Hawkins - American Music Theatre - Lancaster, PA

Bobby and Pat Grubb after the Golden Boys' show in Lancaster, PA, March 8, 2007

  
Fan Club Member, Joyce Takemori clowning backstage with Bobby, Honolulu, Hawaii Nov 2005

Bobby Rydell & Bob Jopson Atlantic City Hilton - October, 2005

Bobby and Judi Preston - 1960 -Montreal, Canada

Bobby and Judi Preston - 2000 - Florida

Pat McHugh and Bobby - The Orleans, Las Vegas (11/08/03)

 

Bobby and Carol Tengler - 2/8/04

Bobby and Joan Novatt at Wesbury Music Fair

Bobby & Hal Bogart at The Orleans- Las Vegas

Bobby, Pat and Wayne -Allentown PA  11/03

Boscov's Department Store CD Signing

Bobby and long time friend Joe Marine

Fan club Presidents Reunion at the CD Signing!

 

Bobby and Dana Friedman - May 11, 2003 - The Orleans, Las Vegas

Fan's club member Patricia Grubb and Bobby - 8/23/03 Nir Shrine Benefit

Gloria Ferrino (fan club pres. Linda Hoffman's mom), Bobby and Ann La Porta July 4, 2003 - The Hilton, Atlantic City

Suzie and Bobby at the American Music Theater 2/13/03

Nancy and Bobby and Fabian mugging in the background - American Music Theater 2/13/03

Patti Jamison and Bobby - The Orleans Las Vegas, Nov 2002

Bobby and Shirley

Maryann Simmons (2nd from right) with Bobby's mom & Linda Hoffman The Hilton - Atlantic City, July 2002

Lifelong fans Debbie, Louise & George Camilleri celebrate Debbie's 50th at the Suncoast in Las Vegas with their favorite guy... what's that hand holding going on Debbie?

Jake & Linda Hoffman Las Vegas ~ Feb 2002 The Bobby Rydell Fan Club Staff Jeanne, Sandy, Bobby and Linda

Laura Taormina ` Mt. Airy Lodge 7/27/96

The Camilleri's & Linda & Jake Hoffman -- Las Vegas Feb 2002

Michelle and Bobby Cesars- New Jersey-1/2000

Bobby and Mrs Betz.

Bobby and his long time friend Joe Marine and Joe's daughter Taryn.

"Bobby still attracts the young & beautiful fans...Like April Alder, Atlantic City - Feb 2002"

Fans Doug Fuhrmann (bottom center) & Nancy Smith (Bobby's right) meet Bobby at the Atlantic City Hilton Sept 2000. That's Jeanne Alder & Sandy Courtight holding up the sides!

This is Joseph Musumeci, age 8. Joseph knows & sings all of Bobby's hits! He performed Kissin' Time for Bobby at the Hilton in Atlantic City, where he met his idol!

Ian and Bobby at The Orleans in Las Vegas

Bobby, Anne and Ian Dryden. (Ian is responsible for the wonderful discography on this web page!

Joe and Carolyn Miceli with Bobby The American Music Theater-Lancaster, Pa.

Joyce Takemori and Bobby Hawaii

Al and Vicky Odel,Bobby, Karen and John Campbell in Las Vegas,August 1999.

Elvis Impersonator, Bobby J. and Bobby Rydell.

Bobby with his Drummer,Conductor and Good Buddy, Dave Kovnat.

Jeanne Alder,Bobby,Linda Hoffman,Sandy Courtright

Franelle and Bobby in Las Vegas - August 1997

Bobby and his webdesigner, April in Las Vegas - August 1997