RIP, Don Kirschner

Here's a nice "Soundcheck" tribute to the legacy of the late Don Kirschner, the music impresario best known for his weekly late-night "Rock Concert" TV program. Kirschner also was the brains behind The Monkees, whose mammoth success no doubt funded "Rock Concert," which was a one-of-a-kind experience at the time.

For many teens growing up in the 1970s, "Rock Concert" was the only program to air real live rock performances, as opposed to the lip syncing on "American Bandstand" or afternoon talk shows. As "Soundcheck," notes, "Rock Concert's" decadelong run came to an end just as MTV was debuting.

My favorite "Rock Concert" was an experimental show with so-called new wave bands The Cars, The Records, Suicide and another act or two I can't remember. The show was also memorable for having no Kirschner introductions at all; not sure if that was a contractual requirement of the bands or Kirschner stepping aside because he had no clue about this "new wave."

I've searched periodically for a recording of that concert but have come up empty. Anyone know of a copy available for sale?