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    Apr 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Dick Clark dies at 82; he introduced America to rock 'n' roll

    Dick Clark, the youthful-looking television personality who literally introduced rock 'n' roll to much of the nation on "American Bandstand" and for four decades was the first and last voice many Americans heard each year with his New Year's Eve countdowns, died Wednesday. He was 82.
    Dick Clark, the youthful-looking television personality who literally introduced rock 'n' roll to much of the nation on "American Bandstand" and for four decades was the first and last voice many Americans heard each year with his New Year's Eve...

    Tags: Guy Lombardo, Chuck Berry, Television Stations, Arts and Culture, Indiana University

    2. Apr 15, 2013 | Allentown Morning Call

  2. 1970s soft-rockers, doo-wop favorite, 'America's Got Talent' contestant to highlight Levitt Pavilion season

    Lehigh Valley Music presents FESTBLOG
    Two 1970s soft-rock hit-makers, a doo-wop favorite, an award-winning blues band and a contestant from television’s “America’s Got Talent” will headline the free 52-concert season at Levitt Pavilion at ArtsQuest's SteelStacks campus...
    3. Aug 21, 2012 |Story| Burbank Leader

  3. On the Town: Dancing up a storm at the Ford

    While some had no choice but to stand due to a sell-out, standing-room-only house, even those with seats at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre took to their feet in a standing ovation following the Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre’s “Dance in the USA” performance Friday evening.
    While some had no choice but to stand due to a sell-out, standing-room-only house, even those with seats at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre took to their feet in a standing ovation following the Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre’s “Dance in the...

    Tags: Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Shirley, Music Industry, Entertainment Events

    4. Aug 13, 2012 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  4. Birthplace of rock 'n' roll? Memphis has plenty of evidence in its favor

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. - This port city on the Mississippi River calls itself the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Its credentials? The Memphis Recording Service, forerunner of Sun Studio, in 1951 recorded "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, which some people say was the first rock 'n' roll record.
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. - This port city on the Mississippi River calls itself the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Its credentials? The Memphis Recording Service, forerunner of Sun Studio, in 1951 recorded "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, which some...

    Tags: Museums, Soul (genre), Johnny Cash, Steaks, Rock and Roll (genre)

    5. Apr 13, 2012 |Story| Daily Press

  5. Gene Vincent's Blue Caps to be inducted into the rock hall of fame April 14

    <strong>Gene Vincent</strong>, the influential early rocker born in Norfolk, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. His band, <strong>The Blue Caps</strong>, were unfortunately overlooked by the Rock Hall -- until now.
    Gene Vincent, the influential early rocker born in Norfolk, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. His band, The Blue Caps, were unfortunately overlooked by the Rock Hall -- until now. Vincent's musical co-conspirators will be inducted...

    Tags: ZZ Top (music group), Laura Nyro, LL Cool J, Kids These Days (music group), Willie Williams

    6. Jun 22, 2011 |Column| Herald Mail

  6. Soccer sign-ups to be held at mall

    The Hagerstown Area Youth Soccer League will hold registration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the food court area at Valley Mall. Registration is for boys and girls ages 4 to 18. Adults ages 19 and older also can register. Birth certificates are...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Human Interest, Disasters and Accidents, Entertainment, Travel

    7. Jun 29, 2011 | Allentown Morning Call

  7. Dana Carvey, Chuck Berry highlight State Theatre's 85th season

    Lehigh Valley Music
    “Saturday Night Live” comedian Dana Carvey, “Father of Rock and Roll” Chuck Berry, groundbreaking film director John Waters and performances of hot Broadway shows “In the Heights” and “Shrek the Musical”...
    8. Mar 17, 2011 |Story| AM News

  8. Poet finds his voice: Burgin man creates poetry and documentary

    C.A. Shelley, 71, is the first to admit he didn&rsquo;t exactly find God early in life. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve made a huge number of mistakes in my life,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;and on a few rare occasions, actually did something right.&rdquo;
    eruehs@amnews.com
    C.A. Shelley, 71, is the first to admit he didn’t exactly find God early in life. “I’ve made a huge number of mistakes in my life,” he says, “and on a few rare occasions, actually did something right.” These days the...

    Tags: High School Sports, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religious Texts, Elvis Presley, Christianity

    9. Jan 9, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Audience experiences noteworthy flashback

    More than 70 people on Sunday found themselves at a point in time when rock &rsquo;n&rsquo; roll was arriving in the United States.
    davem@herald-mail.com
    More than 70 people on Sunday found themselves at a point in time when rock ’n’ roll was arriving in the United States. The performers at the time included artists like Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly, and their influence was...

    Tags: Steve Allen, Crimes, Jerry Lee Lewis, Assault, Domestic Violence

    10. Aug 7, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. My Jersey Shore

    If MTV's "Jersey Shore" becomes a franchise &#8212; and heaven help us if it already has &#8212; I hope they get around to doing a version that focuses on the shore I have come to know and love.
    If MTV's "Jersey Shore" becomes a franchise — and heaven help us if it already has — I hope they get around to doing a version that focuses on the shore I have come to know and love. The "Shore" I see on TV is a caricature, a fun-house mirror...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Chubby Checker, Trips and Vacations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Tourism and Leisure

    11. Oct 18, 2009 |Story| Daily Press

  11. Virginia rockabilly musicians return with exhibit and CD

    Daily Press
    These days, 69-year-old Kenny Coates appears to be a mannerly country gentleman. Yet beneath that polite exterior crouches an original rock 'n' roll wild man. In the late 1950s, Coates fronted a rockabilly band called The Dazzlers - named for a Bill...

    Tags: Country and Western (genre), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Rockabilly (genre), Rock and Roll (genre), Music Industry

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