Six Unforgettable Moments From American Bandstand
From 1952 to 1989, one television program was the apex of musical performances, dancing, and cultural events. Of course, we’re talking about ”American Bandstand!”
5. Rock & Roll’s First Great Wild Man
On March 18th, 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis showed the world why he was nicknamed “The Killer.” On that day’s show, Lewis — who was at the peak of his career — performed three songs: “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Breathless,” and “Great Balls of Fire.” Nothing was more memorable than the latter, and you can see from the following performance why “Great Balls of Fire” sold one million copies in its first ten days.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4GQCH7fUtAs
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