the seminal forces behind
the rise of rock music."
In 1972, ABC Television hired song publisher Don Kirshner as an executive producer and consultant for their new “In Concert” music series which ran every other week in The Dick Cavett Show slot. The show, featuring acts like Alice Cooper, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and The Steve Miller Band, was highly successful, even occasionally topping NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The following year, Kirshner left “In Concert” to launch his own syndicated weekly rock program, “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.” On September 27, 1973, “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” premiered featuring The Rolling Stones first American television performance in over four years. Read more…
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Today, on his birthday, let’s take a moment to honor the one and only Don Kirshner! Thank you for gracing us with countless performances and cherished memories! … See MoreSee Less
Happy National Siblings’ Day! Celebrating the musical talents that shared the Kirshner’s stage and had siblings in their lineup. Which band with siblings is your favorite?
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#FUNFACT – True punk rockers the Sex Pistols were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, but in their true fashion the band refused to attend the ceremony. Lead vocalist Johnny Rotten referred to the museum as "a piss stain". … See MoreSee Less
Did you know the band Hall & Oates never existed?
“There isn’t one album that says Hall & Oates. It’s always Daryl Hall and John Oates." – John Oates … See MoreSee Less
Legend Patti LaBelle made her first performance on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert on this day in 1978 performing "Funky Music "and "You Are My Friend." Women’s Music Month wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Miss Patti whose career has spanned over 60 years!
What’s your favorite Patti decade?
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Today in 1974, was the first performance of the R&B hit group, Bloodstone, where they performed "Let Me Ride," "Natural High," and "Outside Woman".
#FUNFACT Did you know their hit song "Natural High" gained renewed popularity when it was featured in Quentin Tarantino’s film Jackie Brown in 1997. … See MoreSee Less
Today in 1980, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers made their Rock Concert debut. Some of their top songs include:
‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’
‘Don’t Do Me Like That’
‘Refugee’
‘Here Comes My Girl’
Vote for your all-time favorite Tom Petty hit single or add your own below! … See MoreSee Less
On this day, the legend Prince had his first performance on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. He sang "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?"
Did you know Prince played over 20 different instruments proficiently? … See MoreSee Less
We continue to celebrate Women’s History Month with Blondie‘s founding member, Debbie Harry. Blondie encompassed all sorts of subgenres in their music from their punk roots to new wave, disco, reggae, and even rap.
What’s your favorite Blondie song? … See MoreSee Less