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Jimmy Snyder
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Dick Clark died today. How sad, he was only in his teens.
Dick Clark Dies at Teens: Sad News
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses the recent death of Dick Clark, reflecting on his impact on television and music, as well as personal memories associated with him. The scope includes personal anecdotes, reflections on his career, and emotional responses to his passing.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express sadness over Dick Clark's death, noting he was only a teenager when he passed.
- Others reflect on his contributions to music and television, mentioning that he provided opportunities for musicians despite the prevalence of lip-syncing during performances.
- A participant shares a personal connection, mentioning a family member who worked with Clark and providing a photograph from that time.
- There is a discussion about the estimated age of Clark in the shared photograph, with some participants attempting to deduce the time period based on appearances.
- One participant quotes Clark's memorable words about music being the soundtrack of our lives, emphasizing the emotional connection people have with music and memories.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the sadness of Clark's passing and share fond memories, but there are varying perspectives on his television style and the nature of his contributions to the music industry.
Contextual Notes
Some statements about the timeline and personal anecdotes depend on individual recollections and interpretations, which may not be verifiable.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in television history, music culture, or personal stories related to influential figures in entertainment may find this discussion relevant.
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Evo
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RIP Dick.
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turbo
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I didn't like his shows, but he seemed to be a nice guy and he gave some musicians a shot, even if they were forced to lip-synch to pre-recorded tracks. Lots of TV was that way back then, even the really big shows, so he would have been swimming against the tide to force anything else.
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mcknia07
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I'll miss him on New Years Eve and the ball drop. He hosted it for many years, even after his strokes. Great man!
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Jimmy Snyder
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My uncle was a camera operator for ABC for many years. My cousin just sent me this picture of him wiring Dick Clark for sound.
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Evo
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Wow, that's a keeper. Any idea what year?
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Jimmy Snyder
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Judging from the photo, I'd say Mr. Clark is about 18. Since he looked to be about 19 when he died, I'd guess it was last year. I'll ask my cousin to verify.
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Jimmy Snyder
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My cousin doesn't know. It's obviously late 50s. My uncle would be about 37, Clark about 30. My uncle was a very generous and loving man. My son was born soon after he died and was named after him.
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zoobyshoe
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I'm surprised no one has posted his most memorable words:
“Music is the soundtrack of our lives.”
― Dick Clark
I heard him say this in a TV interview many years ago, and I was struck by how apt it was. We associate periods of our lives extremely closely with whatever music was surrounding us at the time. That music later becomes a mnemonic, reminding us of those earlier times when we re-encounter it.
“Music is the soundtrack of our lives.”
― Dick Clark
I heard him say this in a TV interview many years ago, and I was struck by how apt it was. We associate periods of our lives extremely closely with whatever music was surrounding us at the time. That music later becomes a mnemonic, reminding us of those earlier times when we re-encounter it.
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dlgoff
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RIP young man.
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