Richard Nader

Richard Nader
Nader in 1972
Born
Richard Abi-Nader

(1940-10-30)October 30, 1940
DiedDecember 1, 2009(2009-12-01) (aged 69)
Masontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupationsdj, concert promoter
Years active1966–2009
Known forRock and Roll Revival concert series
Promotional photo of Nader
Nader, c. 2000s

Richard Nader (October 30, 1940 – December 1, 2009) was a disk jockey and the entertainment promoter who pushed the concept of oldies mainstream, beginning with his first Rock and Roll Revival concert October 18, 1969, featuring Chuck Berry, The Platters, Bill Haley and the Comets (performing in the United States for the first time in over a decade[1]), The Shirelles, The Coasters, Jimmy Clanton, and Sha Na Na.[2]

Nader began as a disc jockey in high school,[2][1] continuing in Korea over Armed Forces Radio while in the U.S. Army.[2]

He joined the Premier Talent Agency where he arranged bookings for The Who, The Animals, Herman's Hermits, The Beau Brummels, and The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown.[2][1] Frustrated with the British Invasion's impact on many of the artists he promoted, he left in order to begin promoting concerts featuring acts from the fifteen years of rock and roll.[2][1]

Despite skepticism from the music industry and the musical artists themselves, Nader sold out nearly all his concerts and produced a documentary film based on the concerts, Let the Good Times Roll (1973).[2][1] His efforts led directly to oldies radio in the 1980s and proved the commercial value of nostalgia.

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Richard Nader concerts

Rock & Roll Revival/Spectacular

Rock & Roll Revival/Spectacular
Date Artists Venue Tour
October 18, 1969 Felt Forum, New York City, NY 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
February 27, 1970 Detroit Olympia, Detroit, MI 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
February 7, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Revival Vol. V
June 11, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Revival Vol. VI
October 15, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Revival Vol. VII
June 2, 1972 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Spectacular Volume IX
October 22, 1972 Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
April 14, 1973 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
May 6, 1973 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, NY 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
June 1, 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock and Roll Revival Spectacular
September 30, 1973 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
March 23, 1974 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
May 11, 1974 Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 1950's Rock & Roll Revival
March 12, 1976 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock and Roll Spectacular
October 15, 1976 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Spectacular Vol. XXI
October 14, 1977 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Richard Nader's 8th Rock‐and‐Roll Revival
March 3, 1978 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Rock & Roll Spectacular Vol. 24

Big Band Festival

Big Band Festival
Date Artists Venue Tour
June 16, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Big Band Festival
October 24, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Big Band Festival Vol. II

The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited

The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
Date Artists Venue Tour
June 25, 1973 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
June 27, 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
June 28, 1973 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
June 29, 1973 Springfield Civic Center, Springfield, MA The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
June 30, 1973 Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 15, 1973 Cow Palace, Daly City, CA The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 16, 1973 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, MB The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 17, 1973 Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, ND The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 18, 1973 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 19, 1973 Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WI The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited
July 22, 1973 St. Louis, MO The 1960's British Rock Invasion Revisited

A Gary Ballard Production concerts

A Gary Ballard Production

A Gary Ballard Production
Date Artists Venue Tour
March 27, 1975 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, MI Solid Gold Rock & Roll Revival
May 12, 1975 Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI Solid Gold Rock & Roll Revival
February 29, 1976 Saginaw Civic Center, Saginaw, MI A Night Of Solid Gold

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Gary James' Interview With Promoter Richard Nader." ClassicBands.com. Accessed March 3, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Richard Nader, Oldies’ Biggest Fan, Dies at 69," by William Grimes. New York Times. Dec. 9, 2009. Accessed March 3, 2020.
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