This is a vintage-style concert showprint for Alan Freed’s “The Big Beat”, an unforgettable rock & roll extravaganza at the Canton Memorial Auditorium on Monday, April 7, with two shows at 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Performers:
Jerry Lee Lewis (“Breathless,” “Great Balls of Fire”)
Buddy Holly & The Crickets (“Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy”)
Chuck Berry (“Sweet Little Sixteen,” “Rock N Roll Music”)
Frankie Lymon (“Thumb, Thumb”)
The Diamonds (“The Stroll”)
Danny and the Juniors (“At the Hop,” “Rock N Roll Is Here to Stay”)
Larry Williams (“Bony Maronie”)
Billie & Lillie (“La Dee Dah”)
Dicky Doo & The Don’ts (“Click, Clack”)
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (“I Put a Spell on You”)
The Chantels (“Maybe”)
The Pastels (“Been So Long”)
Billy Ford & The Thunderbirds
Jo Ann Campbell (“Wait a Minute”)
Alan Freed & His Big Rockin’ Coral Band featuring Sam “The Man” Taylor
Details:
Event: Alan Freed Presents “The Big Beat”
Venue: Canton Memorial Auditorium
Date: Monday, April 7 (Year not printed, 1950s era style)
Showtimes: 4:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Condition: Excellent
Why This Matters:
Alan Freed, the pioneering DJ credited with popularizing the term “rock & roll,” brought together an all-star lineup of 17 acts in one of his legendary concert tours. This showprint captures a pivotal moment in early rock history, featuring performances from some of the genre’s biggest names.
A must-have collectible for fans of early rock & roll, Alan Freed, and legends like Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry.