Del Shannon

Known for

Acting

Born

December 30, 1934

Birthplace

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Died

February 8, 1990 (aged 55)

Biography

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.