Don Kirshner, Shaper of Hit Records, Dies at 76

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Don Kirshner, Shaper of Hit Records, Dies at 76

Postby Steve Sanderson » Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:07 pm

Don Kirshner, the music publisher of Brill Building hits like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,’ ” who later served as a deadpan Ed Sullivan for Kiss, the Ramones and others with his 1970s television show, “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert,” died on Monday in Boca Raton, Fla., where he lived. He was 76.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/arts/ ... shner.html
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Re: Don Kirshner, Shaper of Hit Records, Dies at 76

Postby radiofan » Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:11 pm

I hope The Archies will be attending his funeral .. Sugar Sugar was the only #1 song on the Kirschner label!
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Re: Don Kirshner, Shaper of Hit Records, Dies at 76

Postby yathink » Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:51 pm

At a formal dinner party, the person nearest death should always be seated closest to the bathroom. (Martha Stewart)
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Re: Don Kirshner, Shaper of Hit Records, Dies at 76

Postby Paul P » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:14 am

[quote="sandclan"]died on Monday in Boca Raton, Fla., where he lived.]

He also lived, where he died
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