The Original Stars from American Bandstand in Niceville Saturday

These are the artists and the music that defined a generation. The Original Stars of American Bandstand stars include: Shirley Alston Reeves (the original lead singer of the Shirelles), The Chiffons, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez and Merrilee Rush.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center presents The Original Stars of American Bandstand on Saturday January 20, 2018 at 7:30  p.m. in the Mainstage Theater.

Tickets are $45 each and can be purchased online here.

In 1959 one man had an idea…Hire some buses, load up the brightest stars and a generation’s greatest sounds and take the show on the road. Now The Original Stars of American Bandstand are back on the bus.

These are the artists and the music that defined a generation. The Original Stars of American Bandstand stars include: Shirley Alston Reeves (the original lead singer of the Shirelles), The Chiffons, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez and Merrilee Rush.

American Bandstand changed music forever. Music fans know that it was Dick Clark who brought American Bandstand into the homes of Americans during the golden age of television. The show also went on the road, and made superstars of artists such as Fabian, Bobby Vee, and the Chiffons.

These  artists are responsible for helping to change the face of music forever.

When you look at the pedigree of the stars who made up American Bandstand, it’s hard not to be impressed. Not only did this music influence a generation, and help in its own way to create the singular history of rock and roll, but it was wildly successful on every imaginable front, as well.

In all the stars produced 16 gold records, 41 Top 40 hits, and an astonishing 75 chart hits, as well. These are songs that continue to be part of the public consciousness like “One Fine Day,” “He’s So Fine,” “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” “Sealed with a Kiss,” and “Let’s Dance.”