Don Kirshner .R.I.P.

[Groovy Man]

Rock Promoter Don Kirshner Dies at Age 76 - FoxNews.com

 

[ladyislingering]

This is rather upsetting. Don Kirshner made so much happen for so many talented musicians. I don't think it needs to be said, but he was an absolutely necessary figure in rock history.

 

[Truckin]

So sorry to read this. I loved Don Kirschner's Rock Concert on ABC back in the day.

 

[Terra812]

Bummer! I'm with you Truckin. Don Kirshner's Rock Concert was a staple on Saturday nights thru my teens. DKRC was one of the only outlets to see bands preform on TV.

 

[Groovy Man]

Sad news, a legend in the business.

Here's Don Kirschner introducing Kiss and The Ramones on Don Kirschner's Rock Concert...with his famous classic cue card introductions...

 

[Lynch]

Rip

 

[rtbuck]

Groovy

That appearance by Kiss is what really put me over the edge of becoming a music freak. I had just discovered Kiss after my Sister bought me Rock & Roll Over Which changed my music tastes forever. Shortly after that Kiss appeared on Don Kirshner playing I Want You, Hardluck Woman, & Love em Leave em & that performance is what turned me into a music freak.

There was one show with Alice Cooper that was unreal. I seen that clip twice back then & was never able to find it again. It was probably footage from 72 of the band performing School's Out but they mixed in the Hanging scene & it was unbelievable footage!

 

[Astrid Kirchherr65]

This is the sort of Music person the world needs now !


An innovator and clever insight ..opened doors for SO many artists..this where they USED to find new bands..new talents..

he found or helped promote :Carole King, Neil Sedaka , Neil Diamond Bobby Darin... in The Brill Building music world when he founded ALDON music in the early 60's

he was one of The Masterminds behind The Monkees too !

Amazing life and contribution to music ! Rest In Peace Don Kirshner

 

[Fever]

 

[LG]

He was integral to one of my favorite bands, "Kansas" making it big. And I also loved his "Don Kisrhner's Rock Concert".

Another legend is gone.