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**gblowfish** · 04-18-2012, 02:21 PM

I have mixed feelings about Dick Clark.

His input into the rise of rock and roll was incredibly important. But he was also a sell out and a fink. He implicated Alan Freed in the 1950's payola scandals, and he got off scot free for his finkery. Alan Freed died of alcoholism in his early 40's after his career was destroyed.
You can read about it here:
http://performingsongwriter.com/alan...ayola-scandal/

So the guy was far from a saint. But he did give many bands their big break, and exposed white kids to black rock n rollers (like Alan Freed did).

82 is a long ride.

04-18-2012, 02:21 PM	#2
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16896178 VARSITY	I have mixed feelings about Dick Clark. His input into the rise of rock and roll was incredibly important. But he was also a sell out and a fink. He implicated Alan Freed in the 1950's payola scandals, and he got off scot free for his finkery. Alan Freed died of alcoholism in his early 40's after his career was destroyed. You can read about it here: http://performingsongwriter.com/alan...ayola-scandal/ So the guy was far from a saint. But he did give many bands their big break, and exposed white kids to black rock n rollers (like Alan Freed did). 82 is a long ride.
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