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