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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performances
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
Today, we remember Eric Carmen, the iconic singer, songwriter, and member of the Raspberries, whose timeless melodies have touched the hearts of millions around the world.
Rest in peace, Eric. Your music will forever echo in our hearts. 🎶❤️ … See MoreSee Less
Today in 1980, The Police debuted on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. They performed "Roxanne," "Message In A Bottle," "Next To You," "Walking On The Moon", "Bed’s Too Big Without You", & "Deathwish".
Whats your favorite song from the list above?! … See MoreSee Less
Let’s Celebrate Women’s History Month with another Rock Concert guest, Kate Bush.
Fun Fact: Her hit "Running up the Hill" reached number 30 in 1985. However, in the summer of 2022, the song made a resurgence after being featured on Netflix’s hit show "Stranger Things." Peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and making it to the No.1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart as the number one song in the world! … See MoreSee Less
Remembering Karen Carpenter on her birthday. Her timeless voice and heartfelt melodies have inspired countless generations and music lovers everywhere. The Carpenters … See MoreSee Less
🎸Let’s kick off Women’s History Month with some unstoppable icons who rocked Don Kirshner’s stage! Tina Turner, ABBA, Blondie, and Linda Ronstadt are just a handful of women who changed the music scene forever.
Let’s honor their trailblazing legacies and continue to amplify the voices of women everywhere! #WomensHistoryMonth #RockLegends #EmpoweredWomen … See MoreSee Less