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An Icon has passed away.....

    wha happened? An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:12:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States California

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    Since 10/2/2004
    mrsjones5 Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States Indiana

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    Since 10/13/2004

    RIP DC

    panhandlegirl Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:17:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit




    Post 141 of 1030
    Since 3/12/2012

    Yes, how sad. We watched him every day after school begining in 1957. Then also every NYE. Part of our lives is gone.
    Band on the Run Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:18:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit




    Post 5009 of 7248
    Since 12/18/2010

    Ah, my youth! I can vividly recall his Dr. Pepper commercialls on American Bandstand. He resembled The Picture of Dorian Grey - eternally youthful. Ryan Seacrest is a poor substitute, IMO.

    He always looked so straight and square compared to the musical acts and the teenage dancers.
    wha happened? Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:27:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States California

    Post 7524 of 11280
    Since 10/2/2004

    My divorce attorney was a AB dancer in the late 70's
    FlyingHighNow Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:40:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States Michigan

    Post 21584 of 24266
    Since 9/27/2003

    These deaths come in threes. I am guessing Robin Gibb will one of the three.
    designs Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:41:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit




    Post 10378 of 16358
    Since 6/17/2009

    Lot of good memories coming home from school and watching the American Band Stand.
    moshe Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:57:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States Indiana

    Post 7534 of 9960
    Since 1/18/2005

    I remember watching that show , too. I try to keep a young attitude like Dick Clark did, but it's hard when the guys on the job call you "grandpa"- uh, what was I getting ready  to do next?
    steve2 Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:57:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    New Zealand

    Post 4664 of 6011
    Since 10/31/2004

    Bandstand predated television in New Zealand (we first got TV around 1960), but he was relatively well-known in this country for helping popularize "rock and roll". He certainly was an icon and will be missed. In physical appearance, he reminded me of Pat Boone.
    Dagney Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:11:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States California

    Post 3527 of 4307
    Since 8/14/2006

    A legend and pioneer in the music and media business.  Think of all the musicians he helped along the way...

    RIP Dick. 

    Violia Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:18:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit




    Post 3011 of 3280
    Since 4/11/2009

    I ran home from school  everyday to watch American Bandstand. 

     RIP Dick Clark

    wha happened? Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:12:00 GMT (4/18/2012) edit


    United States California

    Post 7530 of 11280
    Since 10/2/2004

    I wonder how many music acts he has introduced?
    Band on the Run Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:00 GMT (4/19/2012) edit




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    Since 12/18/2010
    james_woods Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:19:00 GMT (4/19/2012) edit


    United States Texas

    Post 9436 of 15810
    Since 10/26/2005

    They replayed an interview he did in which he was asked if there were any important acts which never appeared on Bandstand -

    He said there were only three:  Elvis, the Beatles, and The Who.
    undercover Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:27:00 GMT (4/19/2012) edit


    Morocco

    Post 13550 of 14261
    Since 9/25/2002

    He said there were only three


    Hello?  Bob Dylan???

     

     

    edited:  Allman Brothers.  Led Zeppelin.  Jimi Hendrix. Clapton.  Black Sabbath.  The Band.
    Frozenout Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:29:00 GMT (4/19/2012) edit




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    glenster Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:21:00 GMT (4/20/2012) edit


    United States Pennsylvania

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    Since 1/26/2007
    ohiocowboy Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:01:00 GMT (4/20/2012) edit


    United States Texas

    Post 3259 of 3834
    Since 4/7/2004

    That is very sad news. Thank you for making us aware of his passing, WhaHappened. He truly was an icon, and he had a hand in helping people become famous.

    RIP to the World's Oldest Teenager.
    LongHairGal Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:53:00 GMT (4/20/2012) edit


    United States

    Post 2931 of 3462
    Since 3/11/2005

    wha happened:

    Yes, he was truly unique and he lasted a long time.
    Band on the Run Re: An Icon has passed away..... posted Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:22:00 GMT (4/20/2012) edit




    Post 5024 of 7248
    Since 12/18/2010

    I am surprised that the early Beatles did not appear on American Bandstand. They would have been a great fit. Bob Dylan doing Bandstand strikes me as sacrilegious. His lyrics weren't an easy blend to sell Clearsil to teens. He was the anti-American Bandstand type. Dick Clark and he would have made a comical pair.

    It is a shame Clark had the stroke. Since Dylan has been selling Cadillacs, maybe he would do Bandstand. I wonder what numbers the teens would give him, especially the dance vote.
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