Hogendorn, NE native, in Iowa Rock & Roll Hall
The influence and promotional efforts of a North English native will be recognized with his induction into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this summer.
Dave Hogendorn will be bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award during ceremonies that will take place Sept. 1-2 in Arnolds Park.
Events include a musician parade and festival Saturday morning, fundraiser breakfast, educational workshops, Iowa Rocks Talent Finals, Inductee Meet and Greet, and the Induction Ceremony and Concert on Sunday. Tickets range from $35-45 for the concert and ceremony are available online at http://www.iowarocknroll.com/induction-2018.
Hogendorn is among approximately 30 honorees – ranging from bands and individual musicians to disc jockeys and media representatives – to be inducted this year. Since its incorporation in 1997, the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association has honored more than 320 entities. Categories range from bands, individual artists and disc jockeys, to media representatives, venues and lifetime achievement.
HOGENDORN BIOGRAPHY
A reflection, posted by Katherine Ryan Hogendorn on the Dave Hogendorn Tours Facebook page, states the following biography of his career:
Dave Hogendorn grew up with a love of rock ‘n’ roll music. He spent his high school years in the mid-1950’s dancing in the many great dance venues in and around his hometown of North English. He was an original member of the Danceland Bandstand Dancers, along with his sister and dance partner, Marsha. “Danceland Bandstand” was patterned after Dick Clark’s famous national program “American Bandstand,” and aired live every Sunday afternoon on KCRG-TV.
Along with his father, he also spent those years promoting rock bands in the area. He helped James Moore establish The Flames (later changed to The Rockin’ Flames), which went on to become an Iowa Hall of Fame Rock n’ Roll member.
Hogendorn began a nearly 40-year broadcast career in 1967 with the opening of KNEI-AM in Waukon. In 1968, KNEI-AM took to the airwaves. As owner, operator and manager, Dave brought rock n’ roll music to the tri-state area of northeast Iowa, southwest Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. Later, Dave purchased KZAT-FM in Tama, and added a rock ‘n roll format with “Sounds of Solid Gold.”
During his broadcast career, Hogendorn hosted a big band show entitled “The Sunday Morning Showcase” on his KNEI stations, which featured hits of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. On Saturdays, He also hosted his own rock ‘n’ roll countdown for his listeners. During that time, he sponsored sock hops, street dances, record hops, county fair grass hots and a monthly car cruise and dance-in around Waukon.
Hogendorn founded a four-star corporation which owned the Waukon Opera House that served as a venue for many dances. During this time, he also operated Rainbow Gardens Dance Hall in Waterville, along with Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jim Juve. Together, they promoted rock ‘n’ roll bands and DJs such as Art Roberts, Dick Biondi, Lindy Shannon and singers including Jeannie C. Riley, whose song “Harper Valley PTA” was a No. 1 hit at the time.
In 1986, when Frankville native Steve Gander created the World’s Biggest Beach Party in Williamsburg, Hogendorn helped promote the event for several years. The Beach Party provided national attention to the plight of farmers during the farm crisis. During its 10-year run, the Beach Party featured notables such as Jan and Dean, the Ventures, Tommy Roe, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Johnny Tillotson, Chubby Checker and many others.
Finally, for more than 50 years, Hogendorn has owned and operated a private tour business which promotes group trips to such places as Dick Clark’s Theater and ’57 Heaven in Branson, Mo.
Hogendorn and his wife, Kathy, live in Solon, and are the parents of five children. They have nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dave is honored to join the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and looks forward to being part of the group that includes many of his lifetime associates and friends.
IOWA ROCK AND ROLL HALL INDUCTEES
In addition to North English native Dave Hogendorn, 2018 inductees for the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame include:
* Individual Artist: Duane “Nudie” Bender, Dave Ellefson, Ralph Goldheim, Johnny Green, Rick Hillyard, Rich Mock, Gary Richards.
* Women Who Rock: Julie Christensen.
* Band: The Bushmen, Cabala, Cruisin’, The El Riadas, Festival, Lavender Hill, The Nadas, A Stitch ‘n Tyme, Torkays, the Trippers
* Lifetime Achievement: Dean Davis, Marilyn Maye, Dennis McMurrin.
* Support People: George Rondinelli.
* Spirit Award: Lance Harrison.
* Media Representative: Dickinson County News, Jim Musser.
* Venue: Lorados.
ABOUT
Established in 1997 as the first state rock ‘n’ roll music association, the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association is a statewide 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of rock ‘n roll music in Iowa by honoring achievements, educating youth, and inspiring artists. For more information, go to www.iowarocknroll.com.