Bobby Vinton has been called the most successful love singer of the rock era. Starting with his first hit release, Roses Are Red, in 1962 through 1972, he had more number one records than any other solo male artist. His impressive list of hits includes renowned love songs such as: “Roses are Red,” “Blue Velvet,” “Mr. Lonely” and many more. His songs are recognized as standards throughout the world, and his music has retained its vitality and relevance through our changing times. A multi-talented musician as well as a singer and actor, Bobby was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of a locally popular band leader, Stan Vinton. After a short stint in the army, Bobby and his band appeared on “TV Talent Scouts.” A subsequent four-week contract on that show landed him a contract with Epic Records. Bobby has since been awarded over a dozen gold records during his career and has sold over 75 million records. Over the past several years, Bobby has been honored by over one hundred national organizations and more than a dozen mayors across the United States for his unique contributions. As a tribute to his talents and community services, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce bestowed the ultimate honor upon Vinton — a bronze star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Bobby Vinton continues to croon love songs all over the world.
