THE GOLDEN BOYS OF BANDSTAND LAS VEGAS - - Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell - The Golden Boys of Bandstand - perform nostalgic sounds of the 50's and 60's when the trio headlines at The Desert Inn October 22 -24, 1999. Avalon became popular with the release of his first single, "De De Dinah," and a full-fledged teen idol and recording star with the release of "Venus," one of the biggest hits of the era. Recording success led to roles in more than two dozen movies. He co-starred with Alan Ladd in "Guns of Timberland," with John Wayne in "The Alamo," and with Annette Funicello in several popular beach movies in the 1960's. He appeared in the hit musical "Grease" and with Funicello in the 1987 reunion movie "Back To The Beach." In addition to headlining showrooms in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe, Avalon has captivated audiences in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Romania and The Philippines. Fabian, born Fabian Forte, had recorded dozens of hit singles by age 18. Songs like "Tiger," "I'm a Man" and "Turn Me Loose" thrilled throngs of screaming fans. In 1959, Fabian made his screen debut in "Hound Dog Man," with Carol Lynley. Serious about his future as a dramatic actor, he studied for years in New York with the industry's finest teachers. His role as a homicidal maniac in the Robert Altman TV drama "A Lion Walks Among Us" firmly established Fabian as a versatile and powerful actor. A film and television producer, he produced the Emmy-nominated, five-part TV documentary "The Wild West." Exciting and magnetic in live performances, Fabian has traveled the show business ladder with his sense of good humor and integrity intact - qualities that endear him to audiences throughout the country. Bobby Rydell sold more than 25 million records with 34 Top 40 songs, including million-selling audience favorites "Volare," "We Got Love," and "Wild One." A fine actor and agile dancer, he starred with Ann-Margaret in the hit movie, "Bye, Bye Birdie" and in stage productions of "West Side Story." He became a semi-regular on hit television shows ("The Red Skelton Show" and "American Bandstand.") The Golden Boys of Bandstand perform solo and together, singing their own hits and performing musical tributes to Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Bobby Darrin and Rick Nelson. The group will perform three shows, October 22 - 24, 1999. Shows begin at 9 p.m. in the Crystal Showroom. Tickets are $52.50 and may be purchased with a credit card by calling Crystal Showroom Reservations at 800/634-6909 or 702/733-4566. Cocktails, tax and gratuity are not included in the price of the show. |