Don Kirshner RIP

[tom_moulton]

Another great legend has passed today. Don was responsible along with his partner Al Nevins for discovering so many artists and writers and the founder of Dimension Records. I worked with him back in the 70's He was 74. RIP my friend.

[Maria]

R.I.P. Sweet Prince

[nysister]

Thank you Mr. Kirshner for all those great television Live In Concert Series!

[nomis]

RIP to the man with golden ear..

[randy_russi]

The piece I have read says he was 77 and died of heart failure at his home on Monday, Jan. 17th, of heart failure.

[Doug-Morgan]

NPR has a nice little retrospective of his life and career. I didn't know that one could consider Kirshner insturmental in forming the Brill Building crop of songwriters.....

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/01/18/133023990/rock-promoter-don-kirshner-has-died-friend-says

[randy_russi]

Also, he died in Boca Raton, FL, where he was living.

[timmyfunk]

R.I.P. Don Kirshner.

[sophisticated_soul]

From Dimension Records on the man contributed greatly to music and musical performance. Thank you, Don Kirshner. Rest In Peace.

I always remember Dimension 45's for their non-label label. The printing being directly on the vinyl, in blue and sometimes purple.

[marv2]

The first things that came to my mind when I saw his name here was a lot of fun and enterntainment. That is how I will remember Don Kirschner! RIP and thank you!

Marv

[stephanie]

wow! I didnt expect to see this! He was one of the main people who brought LIVE acts to tv whether it be rock, soul or Disco. RIP man I watched Don Ks Rock Concert faithfully.
Steph sad news

[timmyfunk]

I hate to sound morbid, but something tells me that Rock Concert DVD's are going to be popping up in the store soon.

[pshark]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear about this. As far as live music on tv goes, it didn't any better then DCRC. And lets not for get The Monkees & The Archies.
Tim I don't know if it will be released soon but it is now owned bt the historic films society

ROCK CONCERT: From 1973-82 legendary Producer Don Kirschner hosted the 1970's ultimate Rock & Roll evening. Broadcast every Saturday night with live in-concert performances by the era's musical super stars ROCK CONCERT is to the 1970s what THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW was to the 1950s-60s. Any one who was ANY ONE was on the show! From Rockers THE EAGLES, THE ROLLING STONES, SEX PISTOLS, SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, JACKSON BROWNE, REO SPEEDWAGON, BAD COMPANY, BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND, BLONDIE, THE CARS, ROD STEWART, KISS, ABBA, BOB MARLEY, ELTON JOHN, ELO, THIN LIZZY, to Comedians DAVID LETTERMAN, JAY LENO, STEVE MARTIN and ANDREW DICE CLAY.

ROCK CONCERT is the ULTIMATE 1970s live music show. HISTORIC FILMS is currently digitally retransfering the original 2" masters as well as the unreleased rehersal tapes and outtakes.
http://www.historicfilms.com/library_pages/rockconcert.html

[mark speck]

If he's not in the Rock Hall, then dammit, he SHOULD be...RIP, Mr. Kirshner, and thank you... :[[

Best,

Mark

[marv2]

Oh he should definitely be there. He brought live rock concerts in to the living rooms of a generation! He definitely made a contribution to the music and our lives.

[nomis]

yes Marv hes along side Clark and Sullivan in putting music on tv...

[topdiva1]

Very Sad - RIP SIr.

[chidrummer]

Sorry to hear of the passing of one of the biggest star makers ever. RIP Mr. Kirshner and thanks for recording the music.

[GeeTee(HPK)]

I stayed up many late nights watching either ABC In Concert, The Midnight Special,and D.K.R.C. [[great TV moments) :)
May he rest in peace. :[[

[the_classic_master]

a major loss to the music industry. i hope the grammys pay their respects to him.. i used to watch this when i was a kid. i will spend this cold weekend watching some of my favorite episodes of D.K.R.C. R.I.P. and thank you for the great entertainment!

[REDHOT]

R.I.P. My brother,you were the best.

[bankhousedave]

Don was a gret collector of talent at the Brill Building and a major figure in the history of the music. This is bad news indeed.

RIP Mr Kirshner

[robb_k]

2216
I will be forever thanking him for giving Goffin and King, Mann and Weill, Greenwich and Barry, Sedaka and Greenfield, Russ Titleman, Steve Venet and others their first big chance.

[stephanie]

I watch tv at least 5 times a week Im a little dissapointed Dons passing didnt get more tv attention.

[olamaebarto]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvObT3EFNUY

[topdiva1]

I watch tv at least 5 times a week Im a little dissapointed Dons passing didnt get more tv attention.

We sometimes forget the gifts of our legends far to quick. He brought a lot of joy through his work to a lot of people. RIP.