Lost Voices
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Richard Abi Nader
October, 30th 1940 - December, 1st 2009
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Richard A. Nader. Born in Masontown Pa and grew up in Uniontown Pa. He died at his home in Stoney Brook N.Y. He was 69 and suffering from Parkinson's He was survived by four Sons. Mr. Nader started his music career out of his father's general store that sold records He produced dances at his high school where he would act as the Master of Ceremonies. From there he attended Wheeling College in West Virginia. Then moved on to do a stint in the Army where he worked as a Disc Jockey for the U.S. Armed Forces Radio. After the army he joined Premier Entertainment as a Booking Agent for bands like Herman's Hermit's and The Who, and many other bands of that era. He started his own entertainment company in 1969 in New York City, "Richard Nader Entertainment". He started his entertainment company by giving 50's and 60's Rock & Roll, Soul, and Doo-wop entertainer's shows. After the British Music Invasion these artist had been forgotten and couldn't find work. Richard was instrumental in reintroducing Doo-Wop and Oldies music to the nation. Mr. Nader was the largest concert promoter of the 1970's and 1980's in the world. In 1971 he resparked Ricky Nelson's career with the Garden Parties at Madison Square Gardens in NYC. Richard Nader had many accomplishments in American Music
The creator of the "Rock & Roll Revival" in 1972 at Madison Square Gardens was the longest running event in the Gardens history. In 1973 he produced Colombia Pictures Movie documemtary named "Let The Good Times Roll" a movie about the 50's Rock & Roll. In 1974 he produced "Rock & Roll Revival" an ABC televison special. In 1976 he produced the "Worlds Biggest Disco Dance Party" and was given Billboard's International Promoter Of The Year Award. 1977 Richard Co-produced "Murder at the Mardi Gras" a CBS Movie Of The Week. in 1978 he produced "Rock & Roll Revival" a show about forgotten Doo-Wop and Rock & Roll Artist on HBO. He produced the 1st "Woodstock Reunion" in 1979. In the year 2000 he produced the National Tour of 50's Doo-wop Music. Richard was currently producing Oldies Music Cruises world wide. In 2009 his company produced 41 major events.
A message from Deborah Nader.
If you wish to remember Richard Nader a fund has been set up in his name at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland OH. Address, 1100 Rock And Roll Blvd, Cleveland OH 44114.
A word from Bobby D. I met Richard Nader at one of his Rock & Roll Shows in 1993 over the years he has taught me the ends and outs of events production. He was never to busy to give advice and when you met with him he took his time no matter how busy he was to talk too you on your level. I am forever indebted to him for sharing his wisdom.
Thank You Richard.