Teen heartthrobs named Bobby were everywhere in the '60s — which was fine by me
Summary
In the 1960s, many popular male singers had the name Bobby, and they were often teen idols. These singers, like Bobby Darin and Bobby Vee, were famous for their hit songs during that era.Key Facts
- The article mentions several popular singers named Bobby, including Bobby Darin, Bobby Vee, and Bobby Rydell.
- Songs like "Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day and "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin were big hits in the late 1950s.
- Bobby Vee had six top-ten hits on the Billboard charts in the 1960s.
- Bobby Vinton was known for his songs with "blue" themes, including "Blue Velvet" and "Blue on Blue."
- Teen idols named Bobby were prominent before bands like The Beatles became popular in America.
- The name Robert was very popular in the decades before the 1960s, explaining the abundance of singers named Bobby.
- Many of these singers appealed to young fans, often called "bobby-soxers".
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