Rockin' In The New Year December 31, 2009

The Bankhead Theater will be "rockin" on December 31st, when LVPAC Presents "Rockin' In The New Year." Re-live fond memories of New Year's Eves past and get ready to make new ones with an all-star lineup of rock and roll and doo wop legends. In addition to some of the most famous music of the early days of rock, enjoy doo wop vocal harmonies including "Only You," "26 Miles" (Santa Catalina), "The Great Pretender," "Image of a Girl" and many more. Join us as we celebrate the New Year with complimentary champagne and dessert in the theater lobby following the performance. If you're looking for something "special" to do this New Year's Eve or have a midnight count-down party to attend, rock on down to the Bankhead for a great way to start 2010!

THE FOUR PREPS
In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group amassed eight gold singles and three gold albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "26 Miles," "Big Man," "Lazy Summer Night," and "Down by the Station." The current incarnation of The Four Preps features the original lead singer, Bruce Belland, Bob Duncan, Joe Dickey and Skip Taylor.

THE BUCK RAM PLATTERS
The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the 1950s. Starting with their first hit Only You, the group had 15 gold records and 22 consecutive appearances on the Billboard charts. They spent 211 uninterrupted weeks on the charts, and became the first black group to make the Top Ten Pop Chart. The Platters' greatest hit songs include "The Great Pretender," "You've Got the Magic Touch," "My Prayer" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes."

THE SAFARIS, FEATURING JIMMY STEPHENS
As lead singer of the Safaris, Jimmy recorded "Image of A Girl" in 1960, and it became an instant hit in the Los Angeles area, followed closely by increasing popularity across the country and the world. With eventual sales of over 1,000,000 copies worldwide, the group toured all over the country with the Platters, Fabian, Brenda Lee and many others.

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