Bobby Vee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 30, 1943
Age	83
Birthplace	Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Bobby Vee's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Hit singles in the early 1960s, especially 'Take Good Care of My Baby,' and for filling in at the concert following the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson.

Intro

Bobby Vee was an American pop singer who was most prominent during the early 1960s. He became known for his clean-cut image and string of chart hits, including 'Take Good Care of My Baby' and 'The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.'

Early Life & Background

Bobby Vee, born Robert Thomas Velline, was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He formed his first band, The Shadows, with his brother and friends in his teens, and first gained national attention after performing in place of Buddy Holly at a 1959 concert in Moorhead, Minnesota, following the plane crash that killed Holly and others.

Career Highlights

Recorded over 30 Hot 100 chart hits including 'Take Good Care of My Baby,' which hit No. 1 in 1961.
Other notable singles: 'Devil or Angel,' 'Rubber Ball,' 'Run to Him,' and 'The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.'
Appeared in several musical films during the 1960s.
Was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

Trivia

His band for the 1959 'Winter Dance Party' concert included a then-unknown Bob Dylan.
Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011 and subsequently retired from performing.
Recognized for his contributions to the early rock and pop scene.

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