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Born into a musical family, '''Robert Thomas Velline'''
Born into a musical family, '''Robert Thomas Velline'''
entered the world at Fargo, North Dakota on April 30, 1943.
entered the world at Fargo, [[North Dakota]] on April 30, 1943.
Family members would introduce Bobby to various musical instruments
Family members would introduce Bobby to various musical instruments
including the saxophone that he would play in the high school band.
including the [[saxophone]] that he would play in the high school band.
On February 3, 1959, a light plane bound for an appearance at Moorhead,
On February 3, 1959, a light plane bound for an appearance at Moorhead,
Minnesota, with rock stars Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson,
Minnesota, with rock stars [[Buddy Holly]], [[Richie Valens]] and J.P. Richardson,
known as the Big Bopper, crashed in a snowy Iowa field, killing all aboard.
known as ''the Big Bopper'', crashed in a snowy Iowa field, killing all aboard.
As other performers on tour with them arrived, the promoters decided
As other performers on tour with them arrived, the promoters decided
to go ahead with the show and sent out an urgent call for local talent
to go ahead with the show and sent out an urgent call for local talent
“Come Back When You Grow Up” would also reach the top five.
“Come Back When You Grow Up” would also reach the top five.
Bobby Vee’s popularity is international with hits in Japan, Australia,
Bobby Vee’s popularity is international with hits in [[Japan]], [[Australia]],
Germany, England and Europe.
[[Germany]], [[England]] and [[Europe]].
Between Europe and America, Bobby and his band continue to
Between Europe and America, Bobby and his band continue to
working on his own music, he is involved in the production of various
working on his own music, he is involved in the production of various
other musical projects at his Rockhouse Recording Studio,
other musical projects at his Rockhouse Recording Studio,
located near St. Cloud, MN.
located near St. Cloud, [[Minnesota]].
In 2007 Bobby Vee became a nominee at the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.
In 2007 Bobby Vee became a nominee at the [[Hit Parade Hall of Fame]].
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[[Category:Singers]]