Del Shannon
- Born December 30, 1939[Charles Westover], Coopersville Mich, rocker (Runaway)
- July 5, 19631st Beatle tune to hit US charts, Del Shannon "From Me to You" at #87
- Died February 8, 1990Rock vocalist (Runaway), shoots self at 50
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Del Shannon, born Charles Westover on December 30, 1939, in Coopersville, Michigan, was an American rock and roll singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 1961 hit "Runaway," which showcased his distinctive falsetto and use of the Musitron keyboard. Shannon was among the first American artists to cover a Beatles song, with his version of "From Me to You" reaching the US charts in 1963.
Throughout the early 1960s, Del Shannon contributed to the rock genre with his emotive vocal style and songwriting. His career spanned the pre- and post-Beatles era, influencing the development of rock music in the United States. Shannon's life ended tragically when he died by suicide on February 8, 1990, at the age of 50.