October 1981 and Del Shannon's first album for thirteen years was released in America ... then a six week tour of Australia confirmed his status as an innovator of the rock world. In May 1983 Demon ...

That was since his memorable breakthrough with the Grammy and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame entry ... his fans to buy the Runaway With Del Shannon album, which missed the US charts altogether.

The career of Del Shannon was touched by both triumph and tragedy. It included some absolutely classic pop hits in the 1960s and a notable early 80s comeback, before he sadly died of a self ...

One of the best and most original rockers of the early '60s, Del Shannon ... orchestrated pop/rock sound, and employing British session musicians such as Nicky Hopkins. Much to Shannon's frustration, ...