“America’s oldest teenager”, Dick Clark, is selling a lifetime of memories.

Fifty years after the first “American Bandstand” show aired, the 76-year-old Clark is auctioning off some impressive music memorabilia including a bass guitar played by Beatle Paul McCartney and a harmonica played by Bob Dylan. You can read more about the auction here.

Dick Clark is well-known for his years as the host of American Bandstand, the show our parents didn’t want us to watch (making it all the more attractive). In addition, he had success hosting the game show $25,000 Pyramid. His Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve debuted in 1972 and has become a tradition that continues to the present. Although Dick suffered a stroke in 2004, he struggled back to return as host of the New Year’s special in 2006. Many stroke survivors praised him for being a role model for those dealing with recovery from stroke.

Dick Clark is famous for his longevity, youthful appearance and energy. Although slowed by the stroke, Dick has battled bravely back and has been in front of the cameras doing what he does best: entertaining.

Dick Clark’s 77th birthday is Monday, November 30th so we here at Golden Agers would like to wish him a happy birthday a little in advance.