Bobby Vinton

Bobby Vinton, also known as 'The Polish Prince,' was a legendary teen idol and musician who formed his own record label and was inspired by Elvis Presley.

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Profession :

Composer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Birthday :

April 16, 1935

Age :

90

Bobby Vinton, often referred to as the “Polish Prince,” is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s with his romantic ballads. His most well-known song is “Blue Velvet,” and other notable hits include “Roses Are Red (My Love),” “Mr. Lonely,” and “I Love How You Love Me.” Vinton has sold over 75 million records globally and was inducted into the American Pop Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

In addition to his successful music career, Vinton has also acted in films such as “Flushed Away” and “Godzilla vs. Kong,” as well as TV shows like “Benson” and “The Patty Duke Show.” He has made appearances on “The Merv Griffin Show” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” as well.

Born on April 16, 1935, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Bobby Vinton is still alive despite rumors of his death. He has been married to Dolly Dobbins since December 17, 1962, and the couple has five children together. An interesting fact about Vinton is that he was inspired to record his music after watching the Elvis Presley movie Jailhouse Rock, leading him to create his own record label, Bobby Records, in October 1958.