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Teen Idol:
The Bobby Vee Story

By Bob Beverage

In Collaboration with Jeff and Tommy Vee
Directed by Ron Peluso
Choreography by Jan Puffer
Musical Arrangements & Direction by George Maurer

October 1–October 30, 2016

The Musical Journey of a Rising Star

1959. With the tragic crash of Buddy Holly’s plane, a bright new star from Fargo emerged. Fifteen-year-old Bobby Velline performed at the Winter Dance Party in Moorhead, MN the day the music died. Bobby went on to record his first hit single, Suzie Baby, in Minneapolis - and soon would become a teen idol appearing on American Bandstand with Dick Clark and an international star who thrilled audiences for more than a decade with Top 40 hits like Devil or Angel, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Come Back When You Grow Up Girl, Take Good Care of My Baby and many more. Follow Bobby’s musical journey that includes fellow pop stars like Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie & The Ronettes, Dion, and Del Shannon.

Did You Know?
Early in Vee’s career, a musician named Elston Gunnn [sic] briefly toured with the band. “Gunnn” later went on to fame as Bob Dylan.

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