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American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock 'n' Roll Empire,Used
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I don't make culture, I sell it' Dick Clark once remarked. Indeed, the man who reigned as host of American Bandstand for nearly four decades may not have invented rock 'n' roll, but he sold it to the American public better than anyone before or since. Before Clark, rock 'n' roll was the step child of radiowhich took to playing records as a costsaving measure after television siphoned off radios most lucrative sponsors. But it was network televisionand specifically Clarks Bandstandthat ultimately legitimized what was then viewed by most adults as vulgar, lowclass music, broadcasting a sanitized vision of rock 'n' roll straight into Americas living rooms five afternoons a week.Here is the first book to tell the full story of what happened in front ofand behindthe cameras on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, providing both a history of this landmark show and of the changing styles of rock 'n' roll over four decades. Based on extensive interviews with music business figures, recording stars, and Clark himself, and featuring dozens of rare or never before published photographs, this is a riveting and uncensored account of a show that managed to survive countless revolutions in popular music. Jackson describes Bandstands humble beginnings in Philadelphias blue collar south side, the sex scandal that scuttled the first host of Bandstand and enabled Clark to launch his career, the glory days when an appearance on Bandstand was one of the most prized gigs in the music business and when teenagers lined up for blocks hoping to enter the studio, and memorable Bandstand appearances by rock 'n' roll royalty from Chubby Checker and Frankie Avalon, to Jerry Lee Lewis and Jefferson Airplane, to Pink Floyd and Madonna. Here as well is a candid look at the backstage financial maneuvering that allowed Clark to launch a video and entertainment empire worth nearly $200 million dollars today. Voted Most Likely To Sell The Brooklyn Bridge by his high school classmates, Clark emerges as a cunning business impresario determined to make millions. Readers learn how Clark decided which eager young singers would appear on the show, how he managed to survive a 1959 Congressional payola investigation that destroyed the careers of many other popular disc jockeys, how much money he earned from his personal financial investments in many of the songs played on Bandstand, and his importance to ABC in its fledgling days as a national television network.As entertaining as it is eyeopening, Dick Clark's American Bandstand will bring back a flood of memories to everyone who lived through that era. It will fascinate everyone interested in popular American culture or in rock 'n' roll history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock 'n' Roll Empire'? A: The book primarily explores the history of the television show American Bandstand, its impact on rock 'n' roll music, and Dick Clark's role in shaping the music industry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Jackson.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'American Bandstand' published? A: The book was published on October 9, 1997.
- Q: What kind of photographs can readers expect in the book? A: The book features dozens of rare or never-before-published photographs related to American Bandstand and its history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in music history? A: Yes, the book is ideal for anyone interested in popular American culture or the history of rock 'n' roll.
- Q: What key events does the book cover about Dick Clark's career? A: It covers Dick Clark's rise to fame, his handling of the payola investigation, and the financial maneuvers behind his entertainment empire.
- Q: Does the book provide insight into the guests featured on American Bandstand? A: Yes, it includes memorable appearances by rock 'n' roll icons such as Chubby Checker, Madonna, and Pink Floyd.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding rock 'n' roll music? A: The book discusses the evolution of rock 'n' roll and its acceptance in mainstream culture, as well as the changing styles over four decades.