




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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seasons of unforgettable on television
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Today on his birthday, we’d like to honor Jimi Hendrix! … See MoreSee Less
On this day in 1974, Linda Ronstadt performed on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert for the first time! … See MoreSee Less
The Kirshner stage was busy on this day in 1977, as Peter Allen, The Babys, Chuck Berry, and The Grateful Dead all performed! … See MoreSee Less
Today in 1979, Blondie, Desmond Child & Rouge, Dixie Dregs, and Dr. Hook all appeared on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert! … See MoreSee Less
On his birthday, we’d like to honor Eagles frontman, Glenn Frey. … See MoreSee Less
Which Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert comedian is your favorite?
Steve Martin, Arsenio Hall, Jay Leno, David Letterman … See MoreSee Less
On this day in 1995, David Bowie, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and The Velvet Underground made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! … See MoreSee Less
Today in 1976, ABBA performed on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert! … See MoreSee Less
On this day in 1973, Fleetwood Mac‘s eighth studio album, ‘Mystery to Me’, was released. … See MoreSee Less