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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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?
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On this day, the legend Prince  had his first performance on Don Kirshners 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?

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?
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We continue to celebrate Womens History Month with Blondies 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. 

Whats your favorite Blondie song?

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. 🎶❤️
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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. 🎶❤️Image attachment

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?!
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Today in 1980, The Police debuted on Don Kirshners Rock Concert. They performed Roxanne, Message In A Bottle, Next To You, Walking On The Moon, Beds Too Big Without You, & Deathwish. 

Whats your favorite song from the list above?!

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!
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Lets Celebrate Womens 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 Netflixs 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!

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

Remembering Karen Carpenter on her birthday. Her timeless voice and heartfelt melodies have inspired countless generations and music lovers everywhere. The Carpenters

🎸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
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🎸Lets kick off Womens 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. 

Lets honor their trailblazing legacies and continue to amplify the voices of women everywhere! #WomensHistoryMonth #RockLegends #EmpoweredWomen

Today in 1974, Kansas made their debut on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert! See MoreSee Less

Today in 1974, Kansas made their debut on Don Kirshners Rock Concert!

Happy 82nd Birthday to Paul Jones, the voice and harmonica maestro of @Manfred Mann`s Earth Band! See MoreSee Less

Happy 82nd Birthday to Paul Jones, the voice and harmonica maestro of @Manfred Mann`s Earth Band!
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