Bobby Vee, born Robert Thomas Velline, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was one of the few long-lasting idols of the 1960s. Born and raised in North Dakota, US, he stepped on the concert stage at 15. The tragic death of Buddy Holly resulted in young Vee stepping in as a fill-in act. After several local shows, he recorded ‘Suzie Baby,’ which became a regional hit and earned him a ‘Liberty Records’ contract. The initial few singles brought moderate success. Later, he delivered many hits, including ‘Devil or Angel,’ ‘Rubber Ball,’ and ‘Sharing You.’ Between 1959 and 1970, 38 of his singles made it to the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ chart. In 1961, he topped the charts with his song ‘Take Good Care of My Baby.’ Another song, ‘Run to Him,’ reached number 2. He had six gold singles and one gold album. In the 1980s, he became a popular show performer, especially in Britain. He was also a skilled rhythm guitarist. Vee was married to Karen Bergen till her death in 2015, and they had four children. He toured and performed along with his three sons. He died of Alzheimer’s disease at 73.