Del Shannon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 30, 1934
Died	February 08, 1990 (age 55)
Birthplace	Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Del Shannon's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	"Runaway" (1961) and pioneering contributions to early rock and roll.

Intro

Del Shannon was an influential American rock and roll and country musician and songwriter, best known for his 1961 hit single "Runaway." He became one of the early American rock and roll stars, recognized for his falsetto and innovative use of the Musitron.

Early Life & Background

Del Shannon was born Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was raised in nearby Coopersville, developing an interest in music early and playing guitar in his youth, influenced by country and western artists.

Career Highlights

Achieved international fame with the chart-topping single "Runaway" in 1961.
"Runaway" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Released several other hits in the 1960s, including "Hats Off to Larry," "Little Town Flirt," and "Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)".
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posthumously in 1999.
Recognized for being one of the first American artists to use the Musitron, an early synthesizer, in pop music recordings.

Trivia

Del Shannon was one of the first American artists to cover a Beatles song with his version of "From Me to You."
His real name was Charles Weedon Westover.
He suffered from depression and sadly died by suicide in 1990.

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