Del Shannon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Del Shannon
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1934(1934-12-30)
Age	90
Date Of Death	1990-02-08
Birthplace	Grand Rapids
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Del Shannon Biography

Del Shannon is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on December 30, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Singer-songwriter and rock star who had the top hit song of all time “Runaway” in 1961.

He listened to the music from He listened to the works of Hank Williams..

He got married Shirley Nash and, later was married later, to Bonnie Tyson.

Del Shannon Net Worth

Del Shannon is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Del Shannon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an operator of a truck and carpet salesman, before becoming involved with music.

It was his first American to cover a track of The Beatles, and his rendition to “From Me to You” was charted prior to The Beatles version in the U.S.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Del Shannon Dating?

According to our records, Del Shannon married to Bonnie Tyson. As of December 1, 2023, Del Shannon’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Del Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Del Shannon celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Del Shannon

1. Del Shannon was an American musician born in 1934.
2. He is best known for his hit song “Runaway.”
3. “Runaway” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
4. Shannon had several other top 40 hits, including “Hats Off to Larry.”
5. He struggled with depression and substance abuse throughout his career.
6. Shannon tragically died by suicide in 1990 at the age of 55.
7. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
8. Shannon’s music has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
9. His influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary musicians.
10. Despite his struggles, Del Shannon remains a beloved figure in rock history.

Did Del Shannon write his own songs?

A prolific songwriter, Shannon wrote or co-wrote most of his own hits and also penned songs for other artists. Born Charles Weedon Westover in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he grew up listening to country and western music and learned to play the ukulele and guitar.

How old is Del Shannon?

55 years (1934–1990)

Is Del Shannon in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Following the death of Roy Orbison in 1988, it was rumoured that Shannon would be asked to replace Orbison in the Traveling Wilburys; however, Shannon—always something of a haunted figure—committed suicide in 1990. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

What hits did Del Shannon have?

DateTitle, ArtistWoC
12.09. 1962| CRY MYSELF TO SLEEP DEL SHANNON LONDON| 06
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17.10. 1962| SWISS MAID DEL SHANNON LONDON| 17

What kind of guitar did Del Shannon play?

Epiphone Coronet. In the later touring years, the 1980s, Del Shannon rarely used any other guitar than his Epiphone Coronet.