Dick Clark, the rock 'n' roll music promoter and television host of "American Bandstand" died Wednesday, April 18, at age 82.
Dick Clark Dies at Age 82
Dick Clark, pictured in 1959, selects a record in his station library in Philadelphia. The television host died April 18, 2012 of a heart attack. He was 82. (AP)
Clark (seen here in 1974) hosted American Bandstand through multiple decades and waves of music popularity. (AP)
Clark and Michael Jackson go over the script during rehearsals for The American Music Awards in Los Angeles in January, 1993. (AP)
Clark pictured on stage during taping of American Bandstand's 50th anniversary special in 2002. (AP)
Clark chats with Alicia Keys and Usher in 2004, at a rehearsal for their performace at the American Music Awards. (AP)
Clark with singers Kelly Clarkson and Nick Lachey at the American Music Awards in September 2004. (AP)
Clark interviews New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg during New Year's 2003, in times Square New York. (AP)
Dick Clark receives a standing ovation as he is honored during the Daytime Emmy Awards show in Las Vegas, June 27, 2010. (Reuters)