Del Shannon Death
In the Year's Leading up to His Death, Shannon Suffered from Depression. on February 8, 1990, He Died by Suicide, Shooting Himself with A. 22 Caliber Rifle at...
In the years leading up to his death, Shannon suffered from depression. On February 8, 1990, he died by suicide, shooting himself with a . 22 caliber rifle at his home in Santa Clarita, California. Shannon was cremated, and his ashes were scattered.
Who married Del Shannon?
Mr. Shannon’s wife, Bonnie, found her husband’s body when she returned to their home 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles at about 11:25 P.M. Thursday, said Roger Hom, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy. A .
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What nationality is Del Shannon?
Del Shannon, original name Charles Weedon Westover, (born Dec. 30, 1934, Coopersville, Mich., U.S.—died Feb. 8, 1990, Santa Clarita, Calif.), American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was one of the first white rock and rollers to write his own songs. He is best known for the pop music classic “Runaway” (1961).
Did Del Shannon write his own songs?
A prolific songwriter, Shannon wrote or co-wrote most of his own hits and also penned songs for other artists. Born Charles Weedon Westover in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he grew up listening to country and western music and learned to play the ukulele and guitar.
Who was Del Shannon’s manager?
His longtime manager, Dan Bourgoise, said Shannon had been depressed lately about his new house, in which he felt disoriented, and that he also had been ill with the flu for several weeks.
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