Dick Clark had an amazing career. He witnessed the birth of many great artists especially R&B acts like Ike and Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles and Stevie Wonder. "American Bandstand" was among the first to have desegregated seating and black and white artists performing on the same stage. It was one of network TV's longest running series and ran from 1957 to 1987. Dick Clark was one of the few personalities to have three shows airing on three different networks and he was inducted into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Today, Dick Clark is known as the host of "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve". He has been the host since 1975 and continued through the 2012 New Year missing only 2005 when complications from a stroke prevented his appearance. Regis Philbin filled in for Mr. Clark that year. 2006 brought Dick Clark back in a limited capacity and as a mentor. Ryan Seacrest hopped in the co-pilot's seat and got ready for a ride.
We all have great memories of man who is a true American icon. Thanks Dick Clark for all the great music you brought our way. You'll be missed.
