{"id":249,"date":"2010-07-20T07:19:01","date_gmt":"2010-07-20T18:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress"},"modified":"2026-05-24T04:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T10:36:24","slug":"highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rosieandtheoriginals.com\/wordpress\/biographies\/memoir\/highlights","title":{"rendered":"Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Brooklyn Paramount and Madison Square Garden to the Greek Theatre, the Alamodome, and arenas across the country — Rosie shared the stage with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, Ben E. King, Linda Ronstadt, The Shirelles, and dozens of other rock-and-roll legends.<\/p>\n

Early Career & Stage Show Era<\/h2>\n
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10-Day
Easter Run<\/div>\n
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Brooklyn Paramount Theater<\/p>\n

Six shows a day. Headliner Jackie Wilson, with Carla Thomas, Ben E. King, The Marcels, Maxine Brown, The O’Jays, The Del Vikings, The Coasters, Jimmy Clanton, Bobby Vee, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Freddy Cannon, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stage Show<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Christmas<\/div>\n
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Alan Freed’s Christmas Jubilee<\/p>\n

With Jackie Wilson, Johnny Otis & Band, the Carlos Bros., H.B. Barnum, The Olympics, The Penguins, Don & Dewey, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stage Show<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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First TV<\/div>\n
\n

The Wink Martindale Show<\/p>\n

Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica — Rosie’s first-ever television appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mar 30
1961<\/div>\n
\n

The Dick Clark Show (American Bandstand)<\/p>\n

First Latina to appear on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, performing “Lonely Blue Nights.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

TV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1964<\/div>\n
\n

The Rolling Stones at the Balboa Bowl<\/p>\n

San Diego, California — Rosie and the Originals headlined the Stones’ first San Diego appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

The Brooklyn Fox Theater<\/p>\n

Brooklyn, New York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stage Show<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

United Artist Theater<\/p>\n

With Johnny Otis, The Olympics, Don & Dewey, Jackie Wilson, the Isley Brothers, The Shirelles, The Penguins, H.B. Barnum and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stage Show<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Major Arenas (1994–1999)<\/h2>\n
\n
1994
& 1995<\/div>\n
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Greek Theatre, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

With Phillips, The Penguins, The Skyliners, Freddy Cannon, The Crystals, Jimmy Jones, Mel Carter, Len Berry, J.J. Jackson, Leon Hughes & The Coasters, Bobby “Boris” Pickett, Chuck Berry, Kathy Young.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Aug
1998<\/div>\n
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Golden Oldies Rock N Roll Show<\/p>\n

With The Shirelles, The Monte Carlos, The Champs, The Penguins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
1998<\/div>\n
\n

The Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n

With Peaches & Herb, Malo, G.Q., Sunny & The Sunliners, Sly, Slick & Wicked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar
1999<\/div>\n
\n

San Manuel Casino, San Bernardino<\/p>\n

With The Champs, The Penguins, The Shirelles, The Monte Carlos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar
1999<\/div>\n
\n

ARCO Arena, Sacramento<\/p>\n

With Gap Band, Rose Royce, Delegation, James & Bobby Purify, The Impressions, The Fuzz, The Midniters, The Superbs, M.C. Blvd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Mar
1999<\/div>\n
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San Jose Arena<\/p>\n

Same lineup as the ARCO Arena show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Sep
1999<\/div>\n
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McNichols Arena, Denver<\/p>\n

With Al Wilson, Peaches & Herb, Barbara Lewis, Heatwave, Deniece Williams, G.Q., War.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Sep
1999<\/div>\n
\n

Bakersfield Convention Center & San Diego Sports Arena<\/p>\n

Same lineup as the McNichols Arena show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Oct 16
1999<\/div>\n
\n

Hilton by the Bay Reunion Concert<\/p>\n

San Diego, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

California Theatres & Festivals<\/h2>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles<\/p>\n

Fabian’s Rock & Roll Revival — with Chubby Checker, The Marvelettes, Dee Clark, The Diamonds, Mary Wells.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

July Spectacular Against Crime — Cal State L.A.<\/p>\n

Benefit for the Hollenbeck Youth Center. With Linda Ronstadt, Sha Na Na, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Penguins, The Del Vikings, The Marcels, The Chantels, Little Caesar & The Romans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Benefit<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Living Legends of Rock & Roll — Golden Hall, San Diego<\/p>\n

With Zola Taylor & The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, Terry Stafford, Dick and Dee Dee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Greek Theatre — K-EARTH 101 Legends of Rock N Roll<\/p>\n

With The Coasters, The Safaris, Thurston Harris, The Fleetwoods, Little Caesar, Richard Berry, The Jaguars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Hispanic Heritage Festival, San Bernardino<\/p>\n

With Freddy Fender, Johnny Otis Family Music Festival Concerts, Johnny Otis, Little Richard, The Penguins, Don Julian and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Festival<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

The Hollywood Palladium<\/p>\n

With Chuck Berry and previously listed artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

The Cow Palace, San Francisco<\/p>\n

San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

East Coast Arenas<\/h2>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Meadowlands Arena, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Richard Nader Summer Doo-Wop — with Little Eva, The Penguins, The Elegants, The Teenagers, The Chimes, The Heads, Cathy Jean & The Roommates, The Del Vikings and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Nassau Coliseum, New York<\/p>\n

With The Chantels, Jay Black & The Americans, Johnny & Joe, The Diamonds, Dodie Stevens, Freddie Scott, Hank Ballard, Lou Christie, Sam the Sham, Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, The Association, Len Berry, Lenny CoCo & The Chimes, The Dovells, Bobby Lewis, The Box Tops, Larry Chance & The Earls, The Cleftones and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Jul 4<\/div>\n
\n

Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>\n

With Chuck Berry, Brenda Holloway, Jewel Akens, Al Wilson, The Rivingtons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Concert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Touring & Recurring Venues<\/h2>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

El Monte Legion Stadium<\/p>\n

Many shows with Art Laboe & Huggy Boy. Shared bills with Big Jay McNeely, Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton, Thurston Harris, Fats Domino, Sonny Knight, The Jaguars, René & René, Tony Allen, Johnny Otis, Ron Holden, Chris Montez, Don Julian & The Meadow Larks, Bobby Day, Little Julian Herrera, Joe Houston, The Medallions, The Hollywood Flames, The Robins, Donnie Brooks, Richard Berry, Chuck Higgins, Hank Ballard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Recurring<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
—<\/div>\n
\n

Art Laboe’s Oldies Club on Sunset<\/p>\n

Recurring engagements at the Hollywood club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Recurring<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
30–40
shows<\/div>\n
\n

Cross-Country Bus Tours<\/p>\n

Many one-nighters across the United States with previously mentioned artists and The Midniters, The Blendells, Sonny Day, Los Lobos, Tierra, Mary Wells, The Shirelles, and The Chantels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Touring<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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