Alessandro (Teddy) Randazzo, songwriter, record producer, singer and actor: born May 13 in New York City, 1935 - died November 21, 2003 in Florida. <br /><br />He began his recording career as vocalist/accordionist with the Three Chuckles, charting with ‘Runaround’ in 1954, before going solo three years later. In the early years of rock, he co-starred in revues staged by legendary disc jockey Alan Freed, appearing with such artists as Chuck Berry and LaVern Baker. <br /><br />In the ‘teen idol’ era, Randazzo hit the charts with ‘Little Serenade’, ‘The Way Of A Clown’ and ‘Big Wild World’. Subsequent releases like ‘You Don’t Need A Heart’ would find belated favour among soul fans. <br /><br />Randazzo also had starring roles in such rock films as Hey, Let’s Twist, The Girl Can’t Help It, Mr. Rock & Roll and Rock, Rock, Rock.
