Del Shannon
Born
December 30, 1934
Died
February 8, 1990 (55 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Charles Weedon Westover, better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway". In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles.
