Day: August 6, 2022

August 6, 1963 – Dee Dee Sharp is the guest host on “American Bandstand” and performs “Rock Me in the Cradle of Love” #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @DickClarkProd #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #DeeDeeSharp #RockMeInTheCradleOfLove
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August 6, 1960 – Conway Twitty headlines “The Dick Clark Show” performing “Is a Bluebird Blue?” & “She’s Mine.” Others appearing include Ray Peterson, Billy Bland, the Ivy Three, and Chubby Checker. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @DickClarkProd #DickClark #IsABluebirdBlue #ShesMine #ConwayTwitty
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August 6, 1960 – Chubby Checker appeared on “The Dick Clark Show” and performed ‘The Twist.’ The song went to #1 on the US chart and again 18 months later in 1962. It is the only song to go to the top of the charts on two separate occasions. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @chubby_checker #Twist @DickClarkProd #DickClark #AmericanBandstand
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August 6, 1956 – Production begins on “Rock Rock Rock!” a rock and roll movie starring Alan Freed, and Bill Haley and His Comets.  Also appearing are Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Chuck Berry, the Flamingos, and LaVern Baker. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #RockRockRock #AlanFreed #BillHaley @BillHaleyMusic #FrankieLymon #ChuckBerry #Flamingos #LaVernBaker
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