7/29-30/1961
Steel Pier, Atlantic City , NJ
Talent:
Chubby Checker, Jan & Dean, Bobby Rydell, Freddie Cannon
Talent:
Chubby Checker, Jan & Dean, Bobby Rydell, Freddie Cannon
8/21-27/61 Kansas
Centennial, Wichita , KS
Talent:
Frankie Avalon, Mike Clifford
Talent:
Frankie Avalon, Mike Clifford
Talent:
Mike Clifford, Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, Freddie Cannon, Shirelles, U.S.
Bonds, Johnny & Hurricanes, Chuck Jackson, Dodie Stevens, Bobby Lewis
Talent:
Chubby Checker , U.S.
Talent:
Freddie Cannon, Dion, Johnny & Hurricanes, Jo Ann Campbell, Little Anthony,
Regents
9/21-22/1961
New Jersey State Fair, Trenton , NJ
Talent,
Bobby Rydell, Freddie Cannon, Johnny & Hurricanes, Jo Ann Campbell, Little
Anthony, Regents, Jive Five
The fall Caravan ran from
10/6/61
Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh, PA
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Linda Scott
10/ /1961 Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee ,
WI
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Duane Eddy, Linda Scott, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
Talent:
Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Linda Scott, Duane Eddy, Frogman Henry, Shirelles,
Jive Five
As always, if you have updates or corrections, please post in the comments. Coming up...1963.
I thought that I saw the 1961 Dick Clark's "Caravan of Stars", at the Pan pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, but the stars were Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Dee Dee Sharp, Dick and Dee Dee, and the Dovells. But I can not find this show within Dick Clark's shows. Was this a different show, or am I crazy? I was too young (age 15) for drugs and alcohol then. Anyone have any help? The Slayman
ReplyDeleteI believe that there was a short 1961 Caravan of Stars tour that I have not fully documented. However, that lineup sounds like the 1963 tour. I'll try to run that down.
DeleteTo Jerry Fuentes:
ReplyDeleteI performed in a "Caravan of Stars" show. It starred Charlie Rich, Carl Perkins and Carl Mann , who had a hit with the rock version of "Mona Lisa.". It was in Huntsville, AL at the Madison County Coliseum in 1964 (?) not sure of the year (quite sure it was '64) or exact date. The band I was in, The Jaguars, was approached by Huntsville's WAAY Radio. We were given a 3" reel-to-reel tape of six Charlie Rich songs to rehearse. We were paid an unknown, but small, amount. We played a 15 minute warm-up set and a set with each of the stars. We played the next night with Charlie Rich (by his request) at the National Guard Armory in Pulaski, TN. We couldn't believe that he had bookings BUT NO BAND! Hope you find this info helpful. I am now 66 years old and live in Kingwood (near Houston), TX.
I was at the Kiel Opera House show in St Louis. Still remember Chubby Checker and Paul Anka performance.
ReplyDeleteI was also there that night. It was my 13th birthday. Enjoyed the whole show! Had a big crush on Linda Scott! My first concert! What a memory! Was "floating" for several weeks thereafter!
DeleteWas also there that night. My 13th birthday. Enjoyed the entire show. Had a big crush on Linda Scott!
DeleteI saw Dick's Caravan of Stars circa 1961 in Providence Rhode Island I recall a great lineup of all the "girl groups" at the time; The Crystals, The Chiffons, The Swingin' Blue Jeans (maybe) Do you have any info on a RI appearance?
ReplyDeleteaaaaaaaand I forgot to mention; The Shirelles, The Ronnettes. I was about 10 yers old so I'm not clear on who all were there in Providence but, I do know that the groups I listed were there and more. Thanks for checking Jerry!
ReplyDeleteJimmy Clanton came through Albuquerque (with others), I think it was for one of the holiday shows--but he did sing Venus in Blue Jeans. There were other shows with Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown falling to the floor, etc. At the Auditorium here, it was easy to stand next to the stage and touch their feet, etc. Local bands like Tiny Morrie and Al Hurricane opened for them. The auditorium was huge, the crowds small and people stood around and danced--there was a slight difference in the ethnic make up of the crowd depending on who was being showcased. Yes, it was fun and exciting.
ReplyDeleteJerry,
ReplyDeleteGreat information, but I'm looking to identify the performers in this photo from Coney Island, Cincinnati archives. Can you help?
Charlie
http://coneyislandpark.com/photoGallery/big/Coney%20Island%20Historical%20Photos%20Norton%202004%20016%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg
It appears to be Johnny Tillotsen in the extreme left.
DeleteThe Dick Clark Caravan of Stars 1961 Tour starred, in order of appearance, Dick Clark, Clarence (Frogman) Henry, The Jive Five, Linda Scott, Chubby Checker, Duane Eddy, The Shirelles and Paul Anka. The cover of the program book listed it as a Paul Anka Production. It stopped in Rochester, New York at the Community War Memorial on October 14th, 1961. I attended, have the program book, newspaper ad, newspaper write up, and the handbill to confirm. The write up says it was a 2 1/2 hour performance, attended by 4,000 teenagers. It was a long time ago, but I remember having a great time.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I forgot to add, I have a date down for the same tour having been at the Milwaukee Arena on Saturday, October 28, 1961.
ReplyDeleteJeff, Thanks for the additional information on the running order and the Milwaukee date.
ReplyDelete............Hi, at about the time of these concerts I was in an instrumental rock band in Columbus, Ohio with a guitar prodigy named Ritchie Stilson. Our agent booked us to entertain one of these lineups before their show. I was on bass and got to play "The Twist" with Duane Eddy on guitar, Chubby Checker singing, The Jive Five on backup vocals. It is one of the high points of my music career even though I was only 18.
ReplyDeleteWas this in 1961 or 1962 at Vets Memorial?
DeleteDoes anyone have touring history for Lou Christie? I remember going to a concert in Muncie, Indiana, in about 1960, and I think he was the headliner, but I can't remember for sure if it was him, and it has been bothering me for over fifty years! I don't think there were any other performers of note, and I can't remember any of the music, just this good looking guy in tight pants that packed the Muncie Fieldhouse.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have info on Dick's trip to Indianapolis IN. about 1970?
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