Del Shannon

USA, 1958–1990

American singer (1934-1990). 'Runaway' and 'Hats Off to Larry' pair a falsetto chorus with a solo played on the Musitron, an early electronic keyboard.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Del Shannon and 0 artists Del Shannon influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Del Shannon?

• Chuck Berry — Chuck Berry's energetic riffs and melodic hooks shaped Shannon's rock'n'roll songwriting.
• Buddy Holly — Buddy Holly's melodic rock'n'roll was among the influences behind Shannon's hook-driven hits.