Biography

Bobby Vinton was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a musical household, with a father who was a band leader, and so his pursuit of music as a career was encouraged when he was a young boy. Vinton formed his own band when he was only sixteen, playing in local bars and clubs to earn money for college. Bobby attended Duquesne University and majored in music, with a focus on composition. During his studies, he perfected his skills on a variety of instruments, including drums, piano, sax, and trumpet.

Shortly after graduation, Bobby Vinton found himself serving in the army, but only for a short period of time. Upon his return, he and his band began performing again, and after appearing on Guy Lombardo’s TV Talent Scouts, Vinton found himself with a recording contract. His first single, “Roses are Red,” was released to enormous success, selling over four million copies and climbing to the number one spot on the charts. The album also featured the hit singles “Please Love Me Forever,” “My Melody of Love,” “There I’ve Said it Again,” and “I Love How You Love Me.” For the remaining part of the era, Bobby Vinton would enjoy a highly successful career, placing innumerous singles on the charts and creating an enduring relationship with his fans.

In addition to his contributions to the recording industry, Vinton hosted his own Bobby Vinton Variety Show and starred in two films, “The Train Robbers” and “Big Jake,” both alongside John Wayne. He established a 1600-seat European style theater, the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theater, and published a best-selling autobiography, The Polish Prince.  In total, Vinton has sold more than seventy-five million records throughout his career, more than a dozen of them going gold. He earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame a number of years ago, and his philanthropic interest in ethnic communities has garnered him recognition by more than one hundred organizations in the United States.

Today, Bobby Vinton continues performing regularly. He has headlined in Atlantic City and Las Vegas to enormous success, and tours frequently.