Posted by admin - May 30, 2014 - News, Rock and Roll, Tributes
All of us at Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert would like to congratulate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014: Cat Stevens was one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the ‘60s and ‘70s, responsible for hits such as “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” and “Peace Train.” In the 80s he dropped out […]
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Posted by admin - April 18, 2014 - Live Performances
Few bands that came out of the 1960s San Francisco rock scene had the staying power and influence of the Grateful Dead. Known for their musical virtuosity, extended jams, and their loyal fans lovingly called “Deadheads,” the Grateful Dead were one of America’s most successful live acts for decades. Founded in the Bay Area in […]
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Posted by admin - August 31, 2012 - Live Performances
Jay Leno’s down-to-earth persona and topical humor have helped make him one of the most successful and recognizable personalities in the show business. Jay Leno began his entertainment career in the 1970’s touring the country as a stand-up comedians and sometimes booking as many as 300 gigs annually. One of these gigs was Don Kirshner’s […]
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Posted by admin - June 12, 2012 - Live Performances
Last Thursday we received the sad news that Bob Welch, former Fleetwood Mac member had passed away at 65 years of age. Welch was a guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974 during the group’s pre Stevie Nicks/Lindsey Buckingham era. In 1974, the original Fleetwood Mac line-up (except for Peter Green), Mick […]
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