contributed photo Rich Schwegel (left), who chaired the Joetown Rocks July 3 concert for more than 14 years, is pictured with legendary rock story Bobby Vee in 2006 after the first concert. Robert Thomas Velline, who was known professionally as Bobby Vee, was a famous songwriter and musician who also appeared in films, had many Top 20 hits and performed world wide. He died in 2016 after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.