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Del Shannon

Best remembered for his enduring rock & roll hit "Runaway," which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart in 1961, Del Shannon was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 30, 1934. Originally named "Charles Weedon Westover," he launched his musical career in the mid-1950s and rechristened himself "Del Shannon" after signing with Bigtop Records in 1960. "Runaway" was released one year later and became one of the biggest hits of the 1960s, appearing on Del Shannon's debut album, Runaway with Del Shannon, in July 1961. His follow-up single, "Hats Off to Larry,...