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Like him or not, Dick Clark helped define my times
My friend, Bob Greene, and I were reminiscing on the phone recently about the passing of Dick Clark, who died at age 82 on April 18. That two people from starkly different backgrounds like us would be talking about this TV icon says much about Mr. Clark'...Tags: Chubby Checker, ABC (tv network), American Bandstand (tv program) , Concerts, Dick Clark
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Appreciation: Dick Clark and the TV-ization of rock 'n' roll
The Baltimore SunDick Clark, who died Wednesday at the age of 82, is rightfully being hailed as a pioneer of popular culture. And that's fair enough. In the 1950s, '60s and '70s, the reach of his daily"American Bandstand"show and his myriad prime-time special productions...Tags: Music, The Beach Boys, ABC (tv network), Pat Boone, American Bandstand (tv program)
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Day trips: Chuck Berry at D.C.'s Howard Theatre and more
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Chuck Berry at the Howard Theatre
The legendary Chuck Berry is part of the lineup of performers celebrating the reopening of Washington's historic Howard Theatre. The Howard began a $29 million renovation in 2010 and reopened this month....Tags: Discovery Communications, Inc., Bill Nye the Science Guy (tv program), Technology, Mount Vernon Place, Tourism and Leisure
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Datebook
Sunday, Jan. 29 Dance performance Kinetics Dance Theatre presents "Carnival of the Animals" at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City. Tickets and information: 4104801686. Dance performance The...Tags: Anglicanism, Energy Resources, Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Black History
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Amy Winehouse and the 'girl group' sound
When Amy Winehouse's album "Back to Black" first appeared on American charts, I was teaching the History of Rock at Johns Hopkins. Given my focus on the history of musical genres, I was immediately struck by her innovative use of the past. Ms. Winehouse...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Phil Spector, Peabody Conservatory, Amy Winehouse, Television
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Concerts: Live, local and historic
Concerts
Live and local
The Columbia Village Centers Courtyard Concert Series continues with Ellis Woodward playing folk rock Thu., July 7, 6 p.m., at the Dorsey's Search Village Center. The Dave Chappel Band performs blues-rock Fri., July 8, 6 p.m., at...Tags: Fox Broadcasting Company, The Isley Brothers (music group), Ceremonies, Lone (music group), Ellicott City
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Summer festival guide
Special to baltimoresun.comHairdos that mirror beehives, cars that drip with unfamiliar ornaments and books that came off the shelves years ago. It's time for Baltimoreans to tuck away their winter clothes and welcome the warm weather, and there's no better way to celebrate the...Tags: Salsa (genre), Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Maryland Film Festival, Concerts
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Fishnet Stalkers
Sun StaffHometown: Baltimore Current members: Stevie Diamond, lead singer; Matt Gabbs, lead guitarist; Brian Mattes, bass player; Buck, drums; Shane Wiggins, rhythm guitar. Founded in: Spring 2004 Style: Rock and punk Influenced by: New York Dolls, Dead Boys,...Tags: Phish (music group), The Stooges (music group), Death, Iggy Pop
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Ex-Beatle George Harrison dies at 58
The Associated PressGeorge Harrison, the "quiet Beatle" who added both rock 'n' roll flash and a touch of the mystic to the band's timeless magic, has died. He was 58. Harrison died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at a friend's Los Angeles home following a battle with cancer,...Tags: Julian Lennon, Cancer, Music Industry, England, Pakistan
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Lehigh County executive and band play free county Bicentennial concert tonight
Lehigh Valley MusicIn recognition of Lehigh County’ Bicentennial this year, South Whitehall Township will hold a free Concert in the Park today, June 1 featuring Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham and his rock n’ roll band, Cunningham and Associates. The... -
50 Johnnys
LA Times MagazineEver since Chuck Berry’s country boy who plays guitar “just like ringin’ a bell,” the name has been rock ’n’ roll gold... -
Don Cunningham and his band Cunningham and Associates perform in recognition of Lehigh County' Bicentennial Year
In recognition of Lehigh County' Bicentennial this year, South Whitehall Township will host a free concert in the park on June 1 in Covered Bridge Park featuring Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham and his rock n' roll band, Cunningham and Associates....Tags: Johnny Cash, Great Allentown Fair, Concerts, Sam Cooke, Service Electric Inc.
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