Del Shannon: Runaway (1961)

A man lost his girl and pines for her. That is the basis for Del Shannon's "Runaway." The song has a unique sound and hit #1 in 1961 after an appearance on American Bandstand. This is one of the great songs in the period between the end of the 50s and the British Invasion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S13mP_pfEc

Dick Clark: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1993

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/dick-clark/bio/

“America’s oldest teenager“ served as a game show host and businessman. He is best known as the host of American Bandstand and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Clark graduated high school in 1947 and ended up in radio. Eventually, he moved to TV and hosted Bandstand. The show ran from 1952-1989 with Clark as host from 1956 onward. Bandstand helped break many acts, but received some criticism for it’s lack of African-Americans. Clark quickly rectified the situation. In 1972, he began hosting his annual New Year’s Eve show. He continued even after suffering a stroke. Since 2005, Ryan Seacrest has served as cohost. In 2011, Clark and Seacrest once again rang in the New Year.

Bandstand montage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3CHr6imxPk

Barry Manilow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pJzYvN5Wm0

Opening Sequence from 1979:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR_rYLx_2RQ&feature=related

Madonna (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlr1LkblgqU

1973:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iw0C5F5cwI

2012:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIsvm-hI_P4