Last Resort Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Don Kirshner, who guided the course of Brill Building and bubblegum pop in the 1950s and ’60s as a music publisher and promoter, and later served as an Ed Sullivan for 1970s artists like Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Kiss and the Ramones with his weekly program “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” on television, died on Monday in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 77. The cause was heart failure. Born in the Bronx, Mr. Kirshner entered the music business in the mid-1950s, writing commercial jingles with Bobby Darin, whom he had met in a Washington Heights candy shop as Robert Cassotto. When Mr. Darin went on to fame as a singer in 1958 with “Splish Splash,” Mr. Kirshner assumed a powerful role behind the scenes with his publishing company Aldon, which he founded with Al Nevins. Aldon published songs by many of the classic songwriters of the Brill Building era, like Neil Sedaka and the teams of Carole King and Gerry Coffin (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “The Loco-Motion”) and Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” written with Phil Spector). As a producer and impresario, Mr. Kirshner was also responsible for putting together the songs for two manufactured pop groups on television: the Monkees and the Archies. Mr. Nevins died in 1965. From 1973 to 1981 Mr. Kirshner was the producer and host of “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” on ABC, a live show that opened with a performance by the Rolling Stones and had appearances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, David Bowie and many others. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his children Ricky and Daryn; and five grandchildren. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6o_t2Q_gkg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1vF5S3NPWQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Don Kirshner, who guided the course of Brill Building and bubblegum pop in the 1950s and ’60s as a music publisher and promoter, and later served as an Ed Sullivan for 1970s artists like Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Kiss and the Ramones with his weekly program “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” on television, died on Monday in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 77. The cause was heart failure. Born in the Bronx, Mr. Kirshner entered the music business in the mid-1950s, writing commercial jingles with Bobby Darin, whom he had met in a Washington Heights candy shop as Robert Cassotto. When Mr. Darin went on to fame as a singer in 1958 with “Splish Splash,” Mr. Kirshner assumed a powerful role behind the scenes with his publishing company Aldon, which he founded with Al Nevins. Aldon published songs by many of the classic songwriters of the Brill Building era, like Neil Sedaka and the teams of Carole King and Gerry Coffin (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “The Loco-Motion”) and Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” written with Phil Spector). As a producer and impresario, Mr. Kirshner was also responsible for putting together the songs for two manufactured pop groups on television: the Monkees and the Archies. Mr. Nevins died in 1965. From 1973 to 1981 Mr. Kirshner was the producer and host of “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” on ABC, a live show that opened with a performance by the Rolling Stones and had appearances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, David Bowie and many others. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; his children Ricky and Daryn; and five grandchildren. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6o_t2Q_gkg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1vF5S3NPWQ gotta wonder how many secrets he took to his grave.....RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joescout Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Don Krishner's Rock Concert "WOW" does that bring back memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrider Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 rip don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Ah yes, coupla joints, bottle of Boone's Farm Strawberry and a cute 'lil thang reeking of Patchouli Oil with Don Krishner's Rock Concert and you just knew it was gonna be a real good night! Thanks for the memories Don, you are an American Icon in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 couldnt agree with ya more Pete, been ta many myself an some i dont remember LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadroach Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Don Krishner's Rock Concert "WOW" does that bring back memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONMYI Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Absolutely, great memories.. R I P Don, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olHa8B2wQnA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rpAJXWuIK8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Yeah..."Don Kirshners Rock Concert" right after "The Midnight Special"! Those were the days huh? I got my first glimpse of Thin Lizzy on that show...been a fan of them ever since. RIP Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Fucking Thin Lizzy kicks ass T! What do you think "The Boy's Are Back In Town" is about? My favorite is "Cowboy Song" even though my heros have always killed cowboys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 All I hafta say is, Alla you fukrs are OOOOOOOOOld, I don't remember any of that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrider Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 thin lizzy, lol! local radio station here always dedicates jailbreak to all the prisoners before they play it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleynot Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 All I hafta say is, Alla you fukrs are OOOOOOOOOld, I don't remember any of that...... .....you would of needed to stay up past 9 pm. on Friday nights to actually have seen the show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 .....you would of needed to stay up past 9 pm. on Friday nights to actually have seen the show... That would explain it, I was @ the racetrack every Fri night from 70'-83' & from there the "after-party" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleynot Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 That would explain it, I was @ the racetrack every Fri night from 70'-83' & from there the "after-party" ...Oh Yeah...I forgot....some people call me...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd5ag754UAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 All I hafta say is, Alla you fukrs are OOOOOOOOOld, I don't remember any of that...... Papa Les Told me all about it, he said his Grandpa Kelly told him, and Great Grand pa Robin told him, and Great, Great Great Grandpa Whadayawant told them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qwr-Y-fezM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAx4ScCNxRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 ...Oh Yeah...I forgot....some people call me...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd5ag754UAQ It was more like grabbing a few cases of beer & whatever else you cared to intake, Climbing a nasty-ass hill in the 4x4 & staying away from the Po-Po, I could get home by the wash (flood control channel) & never hit a public street. Damn I kinda miss those dayz......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleynot Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 It was more like grabbing a few cases of beer & whatever else you cared to intake, Climbing a nasty-ass hill in the 4x4 & staying away from the Po-Po, I could get home by the wash (flood control channel) & never hit a public street. Damn I kinda miss those dayz......... ..sounds like the after ride party for this years..........High Sierra "Rumble Run".....I'm ready.....gonna be tough to beat last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 ..sounds like the after ride party for this years..........High Sierra "Rumble Run".....I'm ready.....gonna be tough to beat last year. We are there, Toni is already asking when it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 We are there, Toni is already asking when it is Where ya guys goin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleynot Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Where ya guys goin ? Uhhhhh....your house...remember...your newly re-modeled IIRA crash pad... ....we discussed a little "Burning Man" dealio on your property now that the Sheriff moved out next door...jeez.... ..as you can see..it's been approved..by the VP.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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