NBC's ``American Dream'' Cast Members and Nationally Syndicated Rock & Roll Oldies Show Host Dick Bartley to Appear at Rocktoberfest 2003.Entertainment Editors/Travel Writers PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2003 Sock Hop Sock Hop or soc hop (rarely) is a term coined in the 1950s in the United States, following the growth in popularity of rock and roll, to refer to informal sponsored dances at American high schools, typically held on the grounds of the high school itself in the Winner to Appear on Episode of "American Dreams" Cast members of NBC's hit show "American Dreams" and nationally syndicated weekly radio show host of the Rock & Roll Oldies Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Oldies are typically from R&B, pop and rock music genres. Show and American Gold American Gold is a syndicated weekly, four-hour, hit-packed, oldies countdown program which is written, produced and hosted by Radio Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Dick Bartley. Concept The concept of American Gold to appear at Rocktoberfest, a 1950's & 60's rock 'n roll music and classic car festival September 26 - 28, 2003. The "American Dreams" cast will judge a sock hop on Sunday, September 28 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Dick Bartley Dick Bartley, a popular American radio disc jockey since June 21, 1969, hosts several popular syndicated radio shows, including the current American Gold and Rock & Roll’s Greatest Hits since 1991. will host and spin hits from the era. One lucky dance couple will win an appearance on an upcoming episode of "American Dreams." Produced by Dick Clark Productions and released through NBC Studios and Universal Television, "American Dreams" is an evocative drama set against the memorable, upbeat sounds of the 1960's. The program depicts a more innocent America as seen through the eyes of the Pryor family of Philadelphia and appears on NBC's Sunday night primetime line-up. Dick Bartley has had a fruitful career promoting music with a special infinity towards the oldies format. He has been inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame History The National Radio Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois, is a museum dedicated to recognizing those who have contributed to the development of the radio medium throughout its history in the United States. in November 2000 and has been named one of America's top 25 most influential syndicated radio personalities in August 2002 (Radio Inc. magazine). Additionally, he is a three-time nominee for the NAB's Marconi Award for "Network Personality of the Year," and is a three-time winner of the Billboard Radio Award as host/producer of the Adult Contemporary Program of the year. Rocktoberfest will be emceed by legendary rocker Fabian who will perform his greatest hits along with headliners Lesley Gore, "You Don't Own Me" and "It's My Party," and B.J. Thomas, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "I Just Can't Help Believin." Among the line-up are Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of The Shirelles who has been inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame, who will perform their #1 hits including "Dedicated to the One I Love," "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" and "Soldier Boy," along with Charlie Thomas, original lead singer of The Drifters also an inductee into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame. The Drifters' #1 hits include "This Magic Moment," "Up on the Roof," "On Broadway" and "Under the Boardwalk." "Rocktoberfest" is sponsored by: KMIR KMIR Knowledge Management Implementation and Recommendation 6, R&R Radio Corporation (KDES KDES Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Washington, DC) 104.7, Mix 100.5, KPSI KPSI Knots Per Square Inch KPSI Thousand Pounds per Square Inch KPSI Keeping Palm Springs Informed Newstalk 920 AM, KGAM 1450 AM), Palm Springs Riviera Resort and Racquet Club, City of Palm Springs, Musicians Outlet, Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , IN Los Angeles Magazine, The Chop House, Kaiser Grille, Builders Supply Hardware and the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. For hotel reservations, contact the Official Palm Springs Visitor and Hotel Reservation Center at 1-800-347-7746 or 760-778-8418. Hotel reservations can be made 24 hours a day on the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism Web site, www.palm-springs.org. Hi-resolution photos can be downloaded at www.palmspringsrocktoberfest.com. |
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