Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert "Bobby" Cassotto, May 14 1936 - December 20, 1973) was one of the most popular American big band performers and rock and roll teen idols of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Darin is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer who conquered many music genres, including pop, jazz, folk and country.

He was also an award-winning actor, songwriter and music business entrepreneur. His wish for a legacy was "to be remembered as a human being and as a great performer." Among his many other contributions, he became a Goodwill Ambassador for the American Heart Association.

Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973) was born Walden Robert Cassotto and was one of the most popular rock and roll American teen idols of the late 1950s. However, he is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer. Bobby Darin was a very special and talented entertainer. He was a Grammy award winning singer (MACK THE KNIFE), a respected member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (DREAM LOVER, SPLISH SPLASH, IF I WERE A CARPENTER) a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fa