Del Shannon

== Info ==
Early rock and roll musician best known for his hit Runaway. Influenced by Hank Williams. Real name Charles Westover. The "Del" was taken because it sounded like Coupe de Ville, his favorite car. In 1963 he became the first American to cover The Beatles, recording a version of their From Me to You. Influenced Bob Seger. Covered The Shirelles and Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. Produced a hit for Brian Hyland. Compared at one point to The Beach Boys. Became an alcoholic. Covered The Everly Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Frankie Ford, and Phil Philips and the Twilights. Recorded with Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra. Joined the Traveling Wilburys after Roy Orbison's death. Committed suicide due to depression. The Wilburys recorded a cover of Runaway in his honor. Several hit singles throughout his career.
== Genres ==
Rock and roll
Category:Sixties
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Rock and Roll