Tag Archives: Don Kirshner

Don Kirshner took pop music to new heights

April 25, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Don Kirshner could smell a hit from a mile away. His music empire created hundreds of hits and provided the soundtrack for much of the ’50s and ’60s. ►

A tale of two idols, Fabian and Neil Sedaka

February 15, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

There’s something hauntingly prophetic in Ricky Nelson’s 1962 hit “Teenage Idol.” In fact, it could easily stand as Fabian Forte’s musical biography. ►

The Monkees still have plenty to say

January 25, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 10

Since debuting in 1966, The Monkees have fought the stigma of being unhip. Forty-five years later, it looks as if The ‘Pre-Fab Four’ now are winning the fight. ►

Rock Hall of Fame selections again raise questions

December 8, 2011 | Phill | 2

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame selection process continues to raise disturbing questions ►

Rock Hall announces Class of 2012 inductees

December 7, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 21

Only two of the artists who earned Goldmine readers’ votes will be inducted in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012. ►

Obituary: Don Kirshner

January 19, 2011 | princep | 0

Rock promoter Don Kirshner dies in Florida at age 76. ►