An American Icon passed today

[Madd Trucker]

For those who know and remember him Dick Clark died today at the age of 82 from a massivie heart attack. H e made Rock and Roll big over the years he will be missed.

[Terry Sumner]

+1

[bbowser]

Wow, another one gone. He will be missed.

[Ramfins59]

Yes, New Years Eve will NOT be the same without him... It was so sad to see and hear him on the tube after he had his stroke. I thank God that my strokes were only mild, TIA's and that I was not more severely affected.

[crazyjim]

Dick Clark? He's the guy that never aged. I used to watch American Bandstand every Saturday.

[Models by Bear]

They called him the oldest teenager in America He will be missed by alot Rocking New Years Eve will never be the same

[Ben]

Yeah, I heard about it on the radio a little while ago. It's sad when we lose someone so familiar.

[Lunajammer]

Yeah, things are a little abuzz here. His wife's family is from town here and I worked with his brother-in-law in radio and TV for three or four years. One day I walked into the college station where we both worked at one time and everyone looked like they were in shock. "Mike, you just missed Dick Clark."

My friend Rob was married here and the Clark's attended. The lingering memory is Dick draping a towel over his arm and serving everyone champaign, then working in the kitchen later.

Most folks around here don't know that the Clarks frequently spent Christmas here. Needless to say, Rob said he gave pretty good gifts.

It always warmed my heart that Kari would appear for a moment on every New Years Rockin' Eve to give Dick a kiss at midnight. We all knew he was feeble but I never minded his courage to still go on TV, slurred speech and all, to share his warm New Year's greeting. If there's a rock and roll heaven you know they've got a helluva band.

[Joe Handley]

As did the original Barnibus from the Dark Shadows TV series.

[LoneWolf15]

Seems as though today was the day for it . We laid my former father in law to rest today . A good hard working man , raised 7 great kids , always willing to help out anyone in time of need , and a decorated military pilot .

Jack " The Hook " Bohaski went out in style , he made his way to his final resting place , strapped onto the back of his beloved flatbed with his business logos attached to either end of the coffin ! I guess the Good Lord needed a professional towman , he got the best !

Love you , Pap ! Rest in Peace !

[Chuck Most]

As did the original Barnibus from the Dark Shadows TV series.

Jonathan Frid. (That's him as Barnabas in my avatar.) Wonder if it had anything to do with that new Johnny Depp flick coming out...