- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 78
- Birth Place: Bronx, New York
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Full Name: Robert John Gaudio
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: November 17, 1941
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, musician, record producer
- Education: Bergenfield High School
- Children: 3
American musician, record producer and singer-songwriter Bob Gaudio has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2012.
Robert John “Bob” Gaudio was born on November 17, 1941 in The Bronx, New York. He studied at Bergenfield High School. At age 15, he became a part of the group Royal Teens. He is one of the writers of the hit single “Short Shorts”.While the group was promoting their single, Gaudio met the members of The Four Lovers. Eventually, he got tired of Royal Teens’ routine and shortly, the group dissolved. He then became a member of The Four Lovers and though the group’s commercial success seemed elusive, they have performed in several lounges and clubs which earned them a great deal of popularity.
As a songwriter, among his hit songs include “Walk Like a Man”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Beggin'”, “Girl Come Running”, “Save It for Me”, “Rag Doll”, “Bye Bye Baby”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Big Man in Town”. He has written or/and produced for artists like Nancy Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Eric Carmen, Roberta Flack, Peabo Bryson, and Barry Manilow. In 1990, Bob Gaudio was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.