In the music industry, it can be very hard to withstand the test of time. Many bands will become one hit wonders and quickly fall off of the map. This is true of many bands that hit the spotlight early on.
In our modern day, there are talent showcases like The Voice, America’s Got Talent and The X Factor which give musical talent with no exposure the chance to make it big in Hollywood.
In the past, a show similar to this was American Bandstand. American Bandstand took acts that were smaller that mainstream artists and gave them the chance to reach the masses through the newly developed medium of television.
Many acts performed on this well-remembered TV program. A Louisiana band came onto the show and had an incredible performance that is remembered by many to be the best in the history of the program.
The Newbeats was the name of the musical act that made history on this television show. However, this band is not very well known in mainstream music.
Bread and Butter was the name of their first hit song that started to gain them a great deal of success. Their new hit song hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Over 1,000,000 copies of this song were sold worldwide. Their performance on American Bandstand was quite amazing. The lead singer had a face that you would never suspect that voice to come out of.
You would most likely think that this song was sung by a woman with great pipes. However it was amazing to see this voice coming from a mild mannered young man in his 20s.
In the early days of American television, there were only a few channels to choose from. This meant that each show had a large and captive audience. One of the most popular shows of this era was American Bandstand, which aired on ABC from 1957-1989.
American Bandstand was hosted by Dick Clark, who is often credited with helping to launch the careers of many famous musicians. The show featured teenagers dancing to the latest pop songs, and it quickly became a national phenomenon. In addition to the dancers, the show also featured guest performers and bands.
Throughout its run, American Bandstand featured some of the biggest names in music, including The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson. The show also helped to popularize genres like rock ‘n’ roll and soul music. By the late 1980s, however, American Bandstand’s popularity had begun to wane. In 1989, ABC cancelled the show after 32 years on the air.
Even though it’s been off the air for more than 25 years, American Bandstand continues to be fondly remembered by many Americans. The show was a cultural touchstone for several generations, and it remains an important part of our country’s history.
Dick Clark was a TV legend. He was one of the first to really break into the industry and make a name for himself. He was an innovator, and he changed the game. He will be sorely missed.
Dick Clark was a true TV legend. He helped to pioneer the industry and was one of the first to really make a name for himself. He was an innovator, and he changed the game. He will be sorely missed. Dick Clark was a kind and generous man, and he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
