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Dick Clark dead at 82
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Posted on 04/18/2012 12:56:32 PM PDT by crosslink

TMZ is reporting that famed TV producer, and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host Dick Clark has died at the age of 82 from an apparent massive heart attack.

There are few details surrounding his death at this time.

Clark suffered a stroke in 2004, forcing him to retire from hosting “New Years’ Rockin’ Eve.” Ryan Seacrest took over in 2006


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To: crosslink

When I was younger, between 1975 to 1985 and between the ages of 16 to 26, I was in a band with my older brother. We were a nostalgia band from Chicago called Jade 50’s and later just Jade. We were a lot like Sha Na Na. We had a big show we preformed mostly in college towns and “Rock and Roll” bars in the Midwest and East Coast. We also were lucky enough to have caught Dick Clark’s attention and during the summer he would hire us to be the back up band for all of his acts like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, The Coasters and so on. He use to hire us to preform at festivals all over the country.

He was the most professional person I had ever met in the music business. His itinerary for both the matinee and evening shows were down to the minute. Whatever town we were preforming in he would have a 11:00am rehearsal and schedule something like 23 minutes with each artist....except for Chuck Berry. Chuck Berry would never rehearse with anyone. He would just say, “If you don’t know my music you shouldn’t even be here.”

There was nothing better than playing in front of 40,000, 50,000 and a few times at Disney World 70,000 people. I will never forget playing with those Dick Clark Rock and Roll Shows. It was such a pleasure to be on stage with him. What a professional and gentleman.


141 posted on 04/18/2012 6:54:31 PM PDT by Beave Meister (Die Hard Cubs Fan.....if it takes forever.)
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To: crosslink

Sad to hear this, Dick Clark was an institution in the music industry. It’s weird to think that I grew up watching his show AND so did my parents (parents were both born in 1946, I was born in 1970, American Bandstand ran from 1957-87).


142 posted on 04/18/2012 7:01:57 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: crosslink

Good grief. Clark was a shakedown artist. Why is he being worshipped in here?


143 posted on 04/18/2012 7:04:19 PM PDT by chessplayer
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To: dayglored

Oh lucky you! Living so close. Yes, a much more innocent time. I was already 11 when you were 5. LOL.


144 posted on 04/18/2012 7:07:42 PM PDT by onyx (SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC, DONATE MONTHLY. If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know.)
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To: crosslink
Rest well Dick.

I remember listening to him now and then when I was well a pre-teen. Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checker just to name a few were heard and seen with him at their beginnings. I can't imagine my teenage years without Dick Clark. Bless him and give his family peace.

Nam Vet

145 posted on 04/18/2012 7:08:37 PM PDT by Nam Vet (The Commander-in-ept will solve all problems ... just wait 'til after vacation !)
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To: wolfman23601

Watched Bandstand a few times in 1961 when I was in 2’nd grade. It was just ok. “Oh, it has a good beat!”, said the inmates. So does my dad’s car, said I. I would rather Mr. Wizard was on every afternoon.


146 posted on 04/18/2012 7:19:36 PM PDT by IAMIUBU
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To: wolfman23601

“I have at least of heard of Wolfman Jack, though I wouldn’t know his face if I ran over him.”

So I guess you never saw American Graffiti?


147 posted on 04/18/2012 7:36:29 PM PDT by Born to Conserve
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To: crosslink
Go easy.



Where there's a shell, there's a way.

25 years ago, we had Ronald Reagan, Johnny Cash, and Bob Hope.
Today we have Obama, no cash, and no hope!

If you can't appreciate the pure beauty of the violin after hearing this, something's wrong with your ears.

Or you can get raw with these strings.

How about this gamechanger from America's Got Talent (which they SHOULD have won).

And finally, this, dedicated to the one and only rdb2, whose eyes are growing dim.

Either way, the violin is sweet yet LETHAL.

Do it!

148 posted on 04/18/2012 8:00:43 PM PDT by rdb3 (If you were tried in court for being a Christian, is there enough evidence to convict you?)
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To: crosslink

I’m really going to miss him on New Year’s Eve. I watched him every year since I was a kid. His poor wife, she didn’t know on New Year’s that would be the last New Year she would bring in with a kiss from her husband.


149 posted on 04/18/2012 8:10:07 PM PDT by Pinkbell (Rick Santorum For President (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N89LGhm-Ztc))
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To: crosslink; a fool in paradise

Moral of the story: America’s teenagers don’t take care of themselves as they used to!


150 posted on 04/18/2012 8:19:07 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: knittnmom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90R3rTgDciQ


151 posted on 04/18/2012 8:20:15 PM PDT by vladimir998
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To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN

The last few years watching him after the stroke slurring his speech was tough to watch.

He should have retired and not let anyone see him like that. The lasting memory would have been a 70 year old guy who looked younger than the 50 year old Bandstand dancers at the reunion.

RIP. Prayers to his family.


152 posted on 04/18/2012 10:12:56 PM PDT by Eric Blair 2084 (I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer to drink a bunch of them. Stay thirsty my FRiends)
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To: OwenKellogg

**I hope he’s finding a good beat that’s easy to dance to**

Rock ‘n Roll Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2cijNKu9qc


153 posted on 04/19/2012 1:16:30 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: crosslink

Several years ago, he was testifying at some trial. Before he was dismissed, the judge said he had a question to ask him. The judge reminded him that he was still under oath. The judge’s question was from his wife. He asked how old he really was. Dick Clark answered seventy-something, however old he was at the time. Everyone in the courtroom got a good laugh out of that.

RIP, Mr. Clark. You helped take the edge off of our times. You will be missed.


154 posted on 04/19/2012 12:37:01 PM PDT by NCC-1701 (In Memphis on January 20, 2009, pump price were $1.49. We all know what happened after that.)
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To: Revolting cat!; Slings and Arrows; JoeProBono; Daffynition; Lucky9teen
America's current oldest teenager.


155 posted on 04/19/2012 12:39:29 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Barack Obama continued to sponsor Jeremiah Wright after he said "G.D. AMERIKKA!"Where's the outrage?)
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To: crosslink
I owned 24.5% of his American Bandstand nite club in Reno back in the mid/late-90's, along with Paul Revere (yes, of the Raiders band)owning another 24.5%. The club had the original American Bandstand neon sign from his TV show, along with much of his memorabilia gathered through the years, including a Mick Jagger costume, a surfboard signed by the Beach Boys and much more. It was a treat just to walk in the place...much like a Hard Rock or Planet Hollywood.

We all attended the grand opening and it was great fun. I have photos of it, but don't have a graphics server to post. Used to go up there at least quarterly every year till we closed. Haven't spoken with him since.

We'll miss you Dick. You helped provide the soundtrack to our lives! You were the real deal and the first to integrate the races on your show. You saw no color as the teens danced and gathered around you. Bless your family and the countless friends you've left behind.

Entertain them where ever you are Dick.

156 posted on 04/19/2012 2:32:42 PM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath Is Forever)
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To: a fool in paradise

Really? You just had to post a photo of that fool on this thread? Bad form.


157 posted on 04/19/2012 2:34:40 PM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath Is Forever)
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To: Beave Meister

Cool. Good for you.


158 posted on 04/19/2012 2:41:11 PM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath Is Forever)
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To: Beave Meister

VERY cool story; memories for a lifetime, no doubt.


159 posted on 04/22/2012 6:43:15 AM PDT by RightOnline (I am Andrew Breitbart!)
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