Australian Concert Reviews
The Western Weekender
June 23, 2000
Sydney, Australia

WINNING OVER THE WORLD

There are few exceptional performers on the entertainment circuit today that can measure up to the showmanship of Bobby Rydell.

Bobby Rydell is an entertainer in the finest sense of the word because of his paramount talent & tireless enthusiasm for his audiences. An internationally known star, Bobby's magnificent voice & captivating personality have thrilled fans & critics around the world.

Schooled by the Big Band Era he loved & admired, Bobby emerged as a rock & roll teenage idol. Today he is tagged as a "class act" artist in many avenues of show business. First & foremost, he is a superb singer, and outstanding drummer, has an unsurpassed gift for comedy, an agile dancer and an extremely fine actor. Talent not withstanding, his smooth classy and unique style is unequaled and has always attained for Bobby the highest regard of his peers, as well as anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to work with him.

The most obvious quality of Bobby's craftsmanship is the sincere feeling he generates when performing. He truly loves his work, and it shows, perhaps his greatest reward in show business has been the applause and accolades throughout the years from audiences and critics alike who have learned what to expect when they see Bobby Rydell - live - that thrilled excitement of being entertained. You have only to see Bobby perform once to know his is extraordinary. He makes his audiences experience a truly terrific time.

Bobby has appeared with many of the "Great Ones" in show business. The list includes Red Skelton, Perry Como, George Burns, Alan King, Buddy Hackett, Joan Rivers and Don Rickles, just to name a few.

Besides a swag of gold records, Bobby has appeared in hit motion pictures starring opposite Ann Margret in Bye Bye Birdie and That Girl from Peking.

Married with two children, Bobby now resides quietly in suburban Philadelphia. While he is not winning over the hearts of audiences around the world he is a highly vocal & visible fan of Philadelphia hockey, basketball, football & baseball. He also enjoys a good game of golf.