The “core” members of Bruce Springsteen’s famed E Street Band over time are generally listed as Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, David Sancious, Vini Lopez, and Ernest “Boom” Carter. The band would not be what it is today, however, if not for a number of …
This interactive, multi-media talk by the Museum Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence. Special emphasis is given to Thomas Edison, Paul Robeson, James P. Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, …
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This talk by the Museum Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music provides a close look at Born to Run’s historical context, lyrical depth, and cultural resonance, examining why it continues to speak so powerfully across generations. Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House on May …
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Join us in celebrating Passaic County's Baseball History Month with a double-header featuring the Brooklyn Atlantics. Experience the game as it was played in the 19th century, a time when players didn’t wear gloves, and the rules of baseball were still evolving into the modern game we know today Refreshments are available for free to …