Dick Clark | 1929-2012

Dick Clark hosted the Miss USA pageant in 1990 that saw Miss Michigan, Carole Gist, take home the crown.  (Cliff Schiappa / Associated Press)

Dick Clark and Little Richard on set in 2002 for rehearsals of the special “American Bandstand’s 50th ... A Celebration” at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

Producer Dick Clark and Kid Rock during rehearsals for the American Music Awards in 2003 in Los Angeles.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Producer Dick Clark and Rod Stewart talk during rehearsals for the 2003 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.  (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press)