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the seminal forces behind
the rise of rock music."
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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…
9
seasons of unforgettable on television
210
episodes
1,407
performances
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#funfact
Did you know that Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys inducted Steve Miller onstage at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 8, 2016? … See MoreSee Less
One of our favorite songs is ‘Play That Funky Music’ by Wild Cherry. It has all the essential musical ingredients to get the party started, along with an undeniable sing-along chorus that playfully pokes fun at itself. … See MoreSee Less
Freeedom Rocks! Happy 4th of July from Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert! … See MoreSee Less
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert honors comedy legend and guest of the show, Martin Mull. May he rest in peace. … See MoreSee Less
Happy Birthday Ricky Jay! Thanks for all the magic you gave us! … See MoreSee Less
Happy Birthday Mick Fleetwood! … See MoreSee Less
Happy Birthday Barry Manilow! … See MoreSee Less
Happy Birthday to @Kansas member, Steve Walsh!
Did you know Don Kirshner signed the band to his label in 1973 after hearing one of their demo tapes? … See MoreSee Less
FUN FACT: "Northern Lights" by Renaissance , released in 1978, became a top 10 hit in the UK despite the band being more popular in the United States and Europe than in their home country, England. … See MoreSee Less