Last Saturday night, I was a master of ceremonies for an oldies concert at Club Med in PortSt. Lucie, FL. The headliners were Frankie Ford (Sea Cruise), The Crystals (Doo Run Run , etc.)., Sonny Turner of The Platters (My Prayer, etc.), and Little Peggy March (I will follow him). By the way Peggys not little anymore. Bauser Bauman's band - Rocky & the Rollers was the band for the evening.
Turned out that the show was a sellout. White haired old farts were everywhere. The grecian formula guy could have retired selling his grease paint at this concert. Right from the git go, when I took the stage to do the opening procedures, you could sense that something special was going to happen. (Must have been the "spiked" Geritol they were serving).
Short and simple.... The house rocked for "4" straight hours. I couldn't believe the reaction of the crowd, and the artists got pluged in, and it was just like 1964 all ov! er again. What a magic night!!!!
Now, why am I telling you this story? Because just think about today's concerts and entertainment. What concert is aimed at what you like. Ever look at MTV - looks like hookers and gangsters have taken over TV. SO.....when an oldies concert is scheduled to play in your area - get up off your ass and buy some tickets. Get plenty of sleep the night before. Take an extra vitamin, and get ready to have a great time. SUPPORT these great artists. You did in the 50s & 60s, and thats why they are still playing dates today. REMEMBER - you are the royalty of Rock N Roll , after all "YOU" started rock n roll. If you didn't buy the records and go to the dances back in the 60s, rock n roll would have faded away. Show your kids and grand kids that you still have some life in you. Put your hands together and get out in the aisles and dance to the music. Don't be ashamed.
Dee Dee Kennebrew (Original lead singer for The Crystals) Grabbed me when Frankie Ford started singing "Sea Cruise" and dragged me to the dance floor. Now I will slow dance, but dance to a fast song, I can't remember who was President the last time that happened. Wow dancing with one of the legends of Rcok N Roll - I'll never forget it.
This was in my top 5 - all time - rock concerts. So when they come to your area - go to the show - and say a big Thank You to the artist for giving you and all our friends so many hours of listening and dancing pleasure. I have one request - Would you please pass this on to someone who loves our music! Its up to us to keep this legacy rolling. Rock N Roll is here to stay - it will never die - and last Saturday night , those good people shot and buried the funeral director!!!!! Jim Kane
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