Billy G. Spradlin wrote:
>>> Does anyone know of any archive of Don kirshner's Rock Concert, Midnight
>>> Special, and other similar shows from the 70s?  I'd love to relive my
>>> early childhood memories of seeing bands like Sparks, Queen, Mott, and
>>> many many others for the first time.
>
>Along with Midnight Special I thought it was a pretty cheesy show. It was
>rerun on VH-1 a couple years ago and while many performances were great, 
>(The Raspberries come to mind). NBC didnt know how to mix a live rock band
>- many times the vocals were mixed way UP for cheap TV speakers. 

Do you mean Rock Concert or Midnight Special? I only had cheap TV 
speakers so can't comment on the mix, but... I wasn't big on DK's RC 
(tho the Ramones set was a life changer!), but Midnight Special was 
fantastic, hosted by the musicians themselves. I hold a special place
in my heart for the show co-hosted by Todd Rundgren and the Spinners.
Todd intro'd 7 Rays (still the best version of this I've ever heard)
in his segment and Sister Sledge debuted in the Spinners timeslot.

 - michael

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