RIP Dick Clark

[rosa3]

just heard the sad news that Dick Clark passed away. Thought it would be nice if I posted Bon Jovi's first TV performance on American Bandstand in 1984. RIP Dick Clark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[Joviana]

Thanks Rosa- it has been a loooong time since I've seen that one ;-)

[rosa3]

yeah I remeber reading that to. But I think Jon was more referring to the bands first music videos before slippery. I think Jon would have nice memories of the American Bandstand performance because it was the first TV performance for the band. The band always had a nice relationship with Dick Clark, they were on the American Music Awards, Jon appeared in the Golden Globes Awards as a winner and as a presenter. I am sure Jon and the band are remembering him and thanking him for the opportunity to appear on American Bandstand.

Taryn Davies wrote:

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Rosa3, I had to comment again.:)
I remember reading somewhere many many years ago, Jon was asked what would be torture to him. I think he replied being tied down and made to watch his old stuff. I love the old stuff such as this.
He still can't dance, but that's ok. But he can afford a shirt with no holes in it now. lol

[JonGirl]

This link takes us through photos of Dick Clark. There is one of him with the guys.

I copied the link of him with the guys.

http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2012...

[Callie]

rosa3 wrote:

just heard the sad news that Dick Clark passed away. Thought it would be nice if I posted Bon Jovi's first TV performance on American Bandstand in 1984. RIP Dick Clark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Thanks so much for posting this. You always post great stuff. I have never seen this one before. They were so young! So sad to hear about Dick Clark, I watched the ball drop on New Years eve with him many times.

[jovikitn65]

I have many fond memories of Dick Clark,from watching on New Years Eve with my family as the the ball would drop in New York, to saturday mornings watching American Bandstand while mom made breakfast for us kids. My grandma loved the 25,000 Pyramid, she said he was so cute lol. My condolences to his family and his friends. Dick Clark will be greatly missed..god bless you!!

[JonGirl]

Jon has released a statement via Bon Jovi FB.

Dick Clark will be remembered as a national treasure and an icon. His memory is being eulogized by many today because he was many things to many people. To me, Mr. Clark was a friend. He supported our band right from our first single, "Runaway," in 1984.

I will never forget driving to the set of American Bandstand and performing that song on that Saturday morning. I was young and just getting started; being interviewed by THE Dick Clark made me feel very special that day. That was the first of many memorable "career" moments for us that he was a part of.

From the American Music Awards to the Golden Globes to the MTV awards, when he, as producer of the show, allowed Richie Sambora and me the opportunity to perform 2 songs acoustically. He was loyal, truthful and insightful. He was and will remain one of the greats...JBJ

A photo of the band with Dick Clark on the page too.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php...

[Lee 48]

My deepest condolences go to Dick Clark's family and friends. He will be missed. Thank's Rosa and JonGirl, appreciate both your post.

[Sad Dad]

Dick Clark was the Ultimate Rock Fan, with an arc from Rock Around The Clock to Madonna and beyond!