The world of pioneers suffers a void from another lost
marvel, as a heart attack sequestered the life of Dick Clark. He died at
82 years old in Santa Monica, California.
During his halcyon days of attending Syracuse University, he
joined forces with the Delta Kappa Epsilon (Phi Gamma).
Bronxville, New York was his origin before landing a
successful plateau in TV and radio.
The popular smash “American Bandstand” debuted in
1957 and was the longest-running variety show, achieving 30 years on the map.
This era consisted of new beginnings as African-American and Caucasian musical
acts, shared the same stage for the first time in history.
A small encyclopedia of stats and hosting gigs include
game show “Pyramid”, production behind the American Music Awards, and
the conventional, live Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special
centered in Times Square. No matter where the party was happening, every year I
tuned in to see ball drop at 12 o’clock. It was a bit of a
tradition!
The man of three marriages and three children set the latter
for others and Ryan Seacrest (American Idol), who was saddened by
the loss of someone, he too called a friend. Dick Clark was a man of many
endeavors and twirled in the world of entertainment.
RIP
