Bandstandland

Bandstandland

Author: Larry Lehmer

Publisher: Sunbury Press

Published: 2019-04-15

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9781620060131

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American Bandstand, one of the longest-running shows in television history, spotlighted well-scrubbed, properly dressed dancing teenagers on every show. They mirrored the show's perpetually youthful host, Dick Clark, who spun the music Clark often described as the "soundtrack to our lives." These are the memories Clark carefully nurtured as he crafted the alternate teen universe of Bandstandland during the formative years of American Bandstand, from 1952 to 1964. Bandstandland was a mythical creation by Clark, who saw the show as a springboard to immense wealth rather than a tribute to teen culture. Clark was a relentless businessman who once had ownership stakes in 33 corporations, most created by him. He created rules to keep black teens off the show, promoted the teens that danced on the show when it served his purposes and banned them when it didn't and effectively turned American Bandstand into his own personal infomercial. Bandstandland sheds light on the little-known backstory of the TV program that was America's top-rated daytime television show in its heyday and enjoyed a 37-year run from 1952 to 1989.


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Download or read book Bandstandland written by Larry Lehmer and published by Sunbury Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Bandstand, one of the longest-running shows in television history, spotlighted well-scrubbed, properly dressed dancing teenagers on every show. They mirrored the show's perpetually youthful host, Dick Clark, who spun the music Clark often described as the "soundtrack to our lives." These are the memories Clark carefully nurtured as he crafted the alternate teen universe of Bandstandland during the formative years of American Bandstand, from 1952 to 1964. Bandstandland was a mythical creation by Clark, who saw the show as a springboard to immense wealth rather than a tribute to teen culture. Clark was a relentless businessman who once had ownership stakes in 33 corporations, most created by him. He created rules to keep black teens off the show, promoted the teens that danced on the show when it served his purposes and banned them when it didn't and effectively turned American Bandstand into his own personal infomercial. Bandstandland sheds light on the little-known backstory of the TV program that was America's top-rated daytime television show in its heyday and enjoyed a 37-year run from 1952 to 1989.


Dick Clark's American Bandstand

Dick Clark's American Bandstand

Author: Dick Clark

Publisher: Harper San Francisco

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780006491842

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Called America's oldest living teenager, Dick Clark, from 1956 until 1989, hosted "American Bandstand" the dance show that reflected America's youth culture for more than 30 years. This rich and vibrant retrospective of the very best of "Bandstand" is lavishly illustrated with stunning photos and jam-packed with fascinating sidebars, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and interviews with guest stars from Chuck Berry to Madonna. 250 photos. Index.


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Download or read book Dick Clark's American Bandstand written by Dick Clark and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called America's oldest living teenager, Dick Clark, from 1956 until 1989, hosted "American Bandstand" the dance show that reflected America's youth culture for more than 30 years. This rich and vibrant retrospective of the very best of "Bandstand" is lavishly illustrated with stunning photos and jam-packed with fascinating sidebars, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and interviews with guest stars from Chuck Berry to Madonna. 250 photos. Index.


American Bandstand

American Bandstand

Author: John A. Jackson

Publisher:

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780197727430

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History of Rock

History of Rock

Author: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Publisher:

Published: 1991-11

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780793500192

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Music for piano, vocal, guitar.


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Download or read book History of Rock written by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1991-11 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music for piano, vocal, guitar.


The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens

The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens

Author: Larry Lehmer

Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books

Published: 2012-03-07

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 0857127519

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The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the 'Big Bopper' and Ritchie Valens. The tragic deaths of these three fifties Rock n Roll stars was immortalised in Don McLean's classic hit American Pie. The poignant story of the build-up to, events of, and the fall-out from the infamous 'Day The Music Died' are told here in painstaking chronological detail. A must for any serious rock n roll fan or student.


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Download or read book The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens written by Larry Lehmer and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the 'Big Bopper' and Ritchie Valens. The tragic deaths of these three fifties Rock n Roll stars was immortalised in Don McLean's classic hit American Pie. The poignant story of the build-up to, events of, and the fall-out from the infamous 'Day The Music Died' are told here in painstaking chronological detail. A must for any serious rock n roll fan or student.


Sponsor

Sponsor

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1960

Total Pages: 1056

ISBN-13:

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Architecture + Design

Architecture + Design

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13:

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The History of American Bandstand

The History of American Bandstand

Author: Michael Shore

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9780345317223

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Looks at four decades of the popular music show, shows how fashions, dances, and music have changed, and lists appearances by rock groups, singers, and performers


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Download or read book The History of American Bandstand written by Michael Shore and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at four decades of the popular music show, shows how fashions, dances, and music have changed, and lists appearances by rock groups, singers, and performers


Rock, Roll & Remember

Rock, Roll & Remember

Author: Dick Clark

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780445041783

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Hushabye

Hushabye

Author: Al Contrera

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1982200286

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An original founding member of the Mystics, author Al Contrera tells the true story of how five Brooklyn teenagers went from singing on street corners to fame in the fifties with their first hit song, “Hushabye.” Contrera, provides vivid and detailed accounts of the trials and adventures of forming a rock-‘n’-roll group in a neighborhood controlled by the mob. He narrates the story of the group’s formation, their recording and touring career, as well as their successes and heartbreaks, including the story of when the Mystics’ lead singer was arrested for being an innocent witness to a holdup and accidental shooting by a neighborhood gang and was mistakenly jailed for two years. Hushabye tells about walking the fine line between the music and the mob and how peer pressure and the temptations of fame changed their lives. Contrera offers keen insight and background into the sweet sound of the street corner doo-wop harmonies of the 1950s.


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Download or read book Hushabye written by Al Contrera and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original founding member of the Mystics, author Al Contrera tells the true story of how five Brooklyn teenagers went from singing on street corners to fame in the fifties with their first hit song, “Hushabye.” Contrera, provides vivid and detailed accounts of the trials and adventures of forming a rock-‘n’-roll group in a neighborhood controlled by the mob. He narrates the story of the group’s formation, their recording and touring career, as well as their successes and heartbreaks, including the story of when the Mystics’ lead singer was arrested for being an innocent witness to a holdup and accidental shooting by a neighborhood gang and was mistakenly jailed for two years. Hushabye tells about walking the fine line between the music and the mob and how peer pressure and the temptations of fame changed their lives. Contrera offers keen insight and background into the sweet sound of the street corner doo-wop harmonies of the 1950s.