american bandstand

It pretty much got started in 1974 for Deborah Harry as she was singing in a little-known folk band when she was sought out and recruited for the band that eventually became 'Blondie.'

Tonight's 80's @ 8 video has little to do with my typical 80's video. But with the passing of Dick Clark, it's hard to think about any other individual who made music and the artists who sang them, regardless of the style or format, more mainstream...

There isn't a single person who reads this story that hasn't seen at least one episode of American Bandstand. I'd bet my bosses Ferrari on it. Words like "institution" and "legendary" easily describe the show we all watched to get a glimpse of the artists and see our fellow teens dance.