February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Dick Clark (@dickclark)

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joined: January 15 2010
location: Pennsylvania, USA
influences: WFIL, AM 560, Philadelphia, 45 rpm records, teenagers

Bio

I started out as a DJ in Philadelphia at WFIL. Then on to television in 1956 with American Bandstand which aired every weekday afternoon for half an hour in the early days. The show went national with a one hour segment on Saturdays in 1964. A.B. was the longest running show on ABC when it was cancelled in 1989.

I guess what I'm most proud of is the early role that American Bandstand had regarding racial integration on televised broadcast media. During the heyday of segregation when the civil rights movement was in its infancy we showcased African-American performers on prime-time television, thereby introducing a largely white audience to a truly inclusive spectrum of American music.

I was inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and I celebrated my 82nd birthday last year. I hope they never quit calling me "America's Oldest Teenager". I love the kids...they were great back then and they're great today!

I'll use the old American Bandstand "Rate-A-Record" system with a scale of 35-98. Because no song is SO bad that it should rate less than 35, and no song is perfect. If it's "got a good beat and it's danceable" I'll let you know.

HAPPY NEW FAWM!!!

2012 Songs

No songs by this fawmer (yet).

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max 1 week ago

166 -165 -164 -163 ......... oh wait that's minutes,.. erm 9960 - 9959 - 9958 -9957
sacraficialglam 1 week ago

I see those 5 hour daily baths in a vat of pasteurized pig fat have kept your skin soft and supple. good FAWM to you!
toms 2 weeks ago

Greetings once again, Mr. Clark! You inspire generations - I hope the new year and the new FAWM bring you joy!
namjunerobot 2 weeks ago

I heard casey kasem wants to fight you in the alley.
mikeskliar 2 weeks ago

happy new fawm to you as well, auld lang zyne and all!
explodingmary 2 weeks ago

Happy Crazy 2012, Mr. C!
debs 2 weeks ago

Bwah?
cts 2 weeks ago

I haven't said it in the past, but I'm saying it now...thank you so much for those awesome specials you produced in the 80's. It was my first glimpse at The Beatles, The Hermits, The Supremes and James Brown to name a few. You. Are. Awesome.
bitshred 2 weeks ago

Nice of you to hang with us Dick.
steffan 2 weeks ago

Mr. Clark! I'm so happy you're back! I couldn't imagine ringing in a New Fawm without ya!
billysea 2 weeks ago

Hey Mr. Clark, looking good : )
nancyrost 2 weeks ago

You look younger every year.
errol 2 weeks ago

It's Dick Clark! Huzzah! You should join me on the radio for New Fawm's Eve
mojo 2 weeks ago

Mrrrrrrrrrmrmrrrrmmrrrrmrrr!!!
charliecheney 2 weeks ago

They'll never catch me... Allison shaved my head today.
corinnecurcio 2 weeks ago

Dick! Super groovy that you had Her Ladyship Gaga on New Years Rockin' Eve! Thanks for the Good FAWMing wishes!
max 2 weeks ago
dickclark 2 weeks ago

Security? Yeah...tall guy, funny hair.
max 2 weeks ago

FAWM MMXII will rock y'r clock off Sir.
charliecheney 2 weeks ago

You're the biggest Dick I know! <3 <3
<3 U, U BIG DICK.
chasingandromeda 2 weeks ago

Everybody wants a piece of Andromeda, eh?

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Dick Clark (@dickclark)

Bio

2012 Songs

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