Bobby Darin
Walden Robert Cassotto (May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973), better known as Bobby Darin, was an American pop singer, most famous during the 1950s. His hits included "Mack the Knife", "Dream Lover", "If I Were a Carpenter", "Splish Splash", and "Beyond the Sea". He also helped Wayne Newton begin his musical career.
Bobby Darin | |
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 Darin in 1959 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Walden Robert Cassotto |
| Born | May 14, 1936 The Bronx, New York City New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1973 (aged 37) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, blues, rock, swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, harmonica, xylophone |
| Years active | 1956–1973 |
| Labels | Decca, Atco, Capitol, Brunswick, Atlantic, Motown |
Career
Allen Klein, an accountant who became an artist manager, first came to public attention when he audited Darin's royalty payments, and discovered Darin had been underpaid. His record company paid up, and Darin split the money with Klein.
Darin was married to actress Sandra Dee from 1960 to 1967. They had a son, named Dodd. Darin died late in 1973 after heart surgery.
In 2004, a movie, Beyond the Sea, was made about Darin's life and career. Actor Kevin Spacey, a longtime Darin fan, produced and starred in the movie, with Kate Bosworth as Sandra Dee.
Bobby Darin Media
"Deadeye" and Darin in a 1965 Red Skelton Show skit
Dean Martin Presents: The Bobby Darin Amusement Company, L-R: Dick Smothers, Tom Smothers, and Bobby Darin as the Marx Brothers (1972)
Other websites
- Hear Bobby Darin on the Pop Chronicles