How old was Del Shannon?
55 years (1934–1990)Del Shannon / Age at death
Does Del Shannon have children?
“I always called him Chuck or Charles,” remembers Small. “That's who he was at home with our three kids.” All three of their kids were born in Battle Creek at the old Community Hospital and were delivered by Dr. Walters.
Who was Del Shannon's wife?
Bonnie TysonDel Shannon / Wife (m. 1986–1990)Mr. Shannon's wife, Bonnie, found her husband's body when she returned to their home 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles at about 11:25 P.M.
Where was Del Shannon from?
Grand Rapids, MIDel Shannon / Place of birth
Did Del Shannon pass away?
February 8, 1990Del Shannon / Date of death
What was Del Shannon's real name?
Charles Weedon WestoverDel Shannon / Full nameBorn Charles Westover in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1934, the singer-songwriter known as Del Shannon dies by suicide on February 8, 1990.
Is Del Shannon still living?
February 8, 1990Del Shannon / Date of death
What is a Musitron?
It was played on a clavioline electronic musical instrument (an early synthesizer design) that he had modified into a singular machine he called the “Musitron.” Max co-wrote “Runaway” with Del, and played that middle Musitron solo that lit my ears on fire.
What 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.
Was Del Shannon ever married?
Bonnie TysonDel Shannon / Spouse (m. 1986–1990)
Is Bobby Vee dead?
October 24, 2016Bobby Vee / Date of death
Who wrote Hats Off to Larry?
Del ShannonHats off to Larry / Composer