Bobby Sherman dies at 81: Look back at photos of the '60s teen heartthrob

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In this photo, Sherman appears on an episode of "Shindig" in 1965.

Throughout the 1960s, Sherman, with his dimpled chin and forelock of chestnut-colored hair, became an object of teen fandom, blanketing walls and lunch boxes alike with hit songs like "Little Woman" and a starring role on popular TV series "Here Come the Brides."

In this photo, Sherman and Anne Francis appeared together on an episode of the TV series "Honey West" in 1965.

Born in 1943 in Santa Monica, California, Sherman's career kicked off with his dueling talents.

In 1964, "Rebel Without a Cause" actor Sal Mineo invited him to sing at a Hollywood party attended by high-powered industry types. The appearance led to Sherman signing with an agent and landing a TV role on ABC's "Shindig!" as a house singer and member of the cast. 

While Sherman had been recording music since the early '60s, it was 1969's "Little Woman," a gold-certified No. 3 hit in the U.S., and the string of hits that followed – "La La La (If I Had You)," "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Hey, Mister Sun" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" among them – that earned Sherman his pop credentials.

Sherman performing on stage at a Variety Club event in Hollywood in June 1971.

Bobby Sherman, dressed as a paramedic, stands near an emergency vehicle.

"Here Come The Brides" cast members, Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman, Bridget Hanley and David Soul in1969.

Bobby Sherman performs during the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation's 6th annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser at Montage Beverly Hills on Dec.19, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California.

Brigitte Sherman and Bobby Sherman attend the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation's 6th annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser.