Bobby Vee
1943 – 2016

Bobby Vee

American singer (1943–2016)

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Born
1943-04-30, Fargo
Died
2016-10-24
Birthplace state
North Dakota

Biography

Robert Thomas Velline, known professionally as Bobby Vee, was an American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s and also appeared in films. According to Billboard magazine, he had thirty-eight Hot 100 chart hits, ten of which reached the Top 20. He had six gold singles in his career.

Occupation

Bobby Vee is recorded as a musician, a animator, a singer-songwriter, a singer and a actor, born in North Dakota (1943–2016).

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Bobby Vee was born in Fargo, North Dakota in 1943. Explore other notable figures from North Dakota, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Bobby Vee

Who was Bobby Vee?
Bobby Vee was American singer (1943–2016), born in North Dakota (1943 – 2016).
When and where was Bobby Vee born?
Bobby Vee was born on 1943-04-30 in Fargo.
When did Bobby Vee die?
Bobby died on 2016-10-24.
What was Bobby Vee known for?
Bobby Vee is recorded as a musician, a animator, a singer-songwriter, a singer and a actor.
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