Little Darlin’s Rock n’ Roll Palace was a highly popular music venue located in the grounds of the Old Town complex situated in Kissimmee, Florida, one mile from the gates of Disney World on Highway 192. It was founded by Richard Milano and Glen Stetson.
Active between 1986 until 1992, the venue showcased artist’s from the 50’s and 60’s that included Del Shannon, Lou Christie, Brian Hyland, The Crickets, The Shirelles, Freddy Cannon, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Joey Dee & the Starlighters, Fabian, The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters and many other original Living Legends of Rock & Roll artists of the era, on a nightly
basis.
This world renowned venue was featured in the syndicated televised
shows, ROCK N’ ROLL PALACE hosted by Wolfman Jack, which were broadcast by The Nashville Network worldwide and locally on ABC and CBS. More recently, these recordings have been released on DVD. You can also access these recordings on the youtube “RocknRollPalace” page.
The venue operated nightly with “Rockin Robin’s Rhythm Kings”,
“Rocky and the Rollers”, and The Terrier Brothers house bands, to back
up the original artists, while AL BRADY was the house DJ/MC who
entertained the audience between shows, during its seven year run.
The name was changed in 1989 to Wolfman Jack’s Rock n Roll Palace.
The night club was an instant success due to its televised shows and
featured 9,000 sq. feet of space with three floors looking at the stage,
four fully stocked bars, dining area, large kitchen in the back of the
stage area, and a souvenir shop as you walk thru the 24 foot jukebox
doors, at the entrance.
Later, before creator Dick Milano passed away in 2017, he personally
asked Al Brady to safeguard the name of “Little Darlin’s Rock N’ Roll Palace” by trade marking it to preserve its memories and legacy for the
future. To honor his wishes, Al did just that.
Needless to say, Al loved his time at Little Darlin’s and carries it’s name on in spirit on both live radio and on the Little Darlin’s Rock N’ Roll Palace Facebook Memory page where you can check out tons more photos!
Notable Artist Performances
- Annette Funicello
- Barbara Lewis
- Ben E. King
- Billy J. Kramer
- Bill Pinkney
- B. J. Thomas
- Bo Diddley
- Bobby Hendricks
- Bobby Lewis
- Bobby Vee
- Brian Hyland
- Buddy Knox
- Danny & the Juniors
- Dennis Yost & Classics IV
- Dee Clark
- Del Shannon
- Dee Dee Sharp
- Dickey Lee
- Fabian
- Frankie Avalon
- Frankie Ford
- Freddy Cannon
- Gallery with Jim Gold
- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
- Gary Puckett
- Gary U.S. Bonds
- Jack Scott
- Jay Black
- Jay Traynor
- Jerry Lee Lewis
- Jim Stafford
- Jimmie Rodgers
- Jimmy Velvet
- Joe Walsh
- Joey Dee and the Starliters
- Johnny Cymbal
- Johnny Preston
- Johnny Maestro
- Johnny Ray
- Johnny Thunder
- Johnnie and Joe
- Johnny Tillotson
- Larry Chance and The Earls
- Lenny Cocco and The Chimes
- Lenny Welch
- Little Anthony
- Little Eva
- Little Peggy March
- Lou Christie
- Martha Reeves and The Vandellas
- Mary Wells
- Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
- Melanie
- Micky Dolenz
- Paul and Paula
- Paul Petersen
- Paul Revere Dick
- Peter Noone
- Randy & the Rainbows
- Ray Peterson
- Roger McGuinn and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Ron Dante
- Sam Moore
- Santo & Johnny
- Sonny Geraci/The Outsiders
- Spencer Davis
- Teddy Randazzo
- The Angels
- The Association
- The Big Bopper Jnr.
- The Buckinghams
- The Chantels
- The Chiffons
- The Coasters
- The Comets
- The Contours
- The Crew-Cuts
- The Crickets
- The Crystals
- The Del Vikings
- The Diamonds
- The Dixie Cups
- The Dovells
- The Drifters with Charlie Thomas
- The Duprees
- The Imperials
- The Impressions
- The Jive Five
- The Marvelettes
- The Platters
- The Shirelles
- The Skyliners with Jimmy Beaumont
- The Tams
- The Tokens with Jay Siegel
- The Turtles/Flo & Eddie
- The Tymes
- The Van-Dells
- The Ventures
- The Vogues
- Tommy Roe
- Tommy Sands
- Troy Shondell
- Wolfman Jack
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