On this day in 1990, suffering from depression, American singer-songwriter Del Shannon died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. He had the 1961 U.K. and U.S. #1 single "Runaway," plus nine U.S. and 12 other U.K. Top 40 singles. It had been rumoured he was to join The Traveling Wilburys after Roy Orbison's death. Gibson takes a look back: At just after 11:30 p.m. on this day in 1990, rock and roll innovator Del Shannon was found dead, slumped in a rocking chair in the den of his new Santa Clarita V

Del Shannon | Runaway - Live On Letterman. This is arguably the best live version of "Runaway" recorded. Performed live on Tuesday, February 10, 1987 at Studio 6-A, NBC Studios, New York on Late Night with David Letterman. Backing Del are Paul Shaffer (Keys) and 'The World's Most Dangerous Band'; Sid McGinnis (Guitar), Anton Fig (Drums) and Will Lee (Bass). Video from Worldwide Pants Inc. | All Things Del Shannon

Remembering ( Del Shannon) Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit “Runaway”. In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles. Del Shannon 1961 - Runaway “Runaway” is a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was wr