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New Jersey - Don't fuhgeddaboutit

NJ - home of Bruce, Rascals, Smithereens, Four Seasons, Don Fagen, Bon Jovi, Ricky Nelson, Fountains of Wayne, Little Steven, Patti Smith... Let's discuss NJ's RnR scene! Category: Genres & Scenes

Location: Short Hills, NJ
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Best ten CDs of this year...five are from New Jersey bands

Started by Richard Rossi. Last reply by Richard Rossi Jan 12, 2012. 4 Replies

If you're a New Jersey pop aficionado, you had to like 2011. There were great CDs from The Smithereens, Meyerman, and Fountains of Wayne. Are there any I missed? Continue

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Comment by Eric Savage on February 3, 2011 at 2:16pm
I didn't realize they were Jersey guys. Like them a lot - at least what I've heard of them anyway.  Nice to have you in the Group.
Comment by Dennis Edinger on February 3, 2011 at 2:11pm

From the suburbs of Trenton, NJ....home of the Swingin Neckbreakers.

Comment by Heikki on January 24, 2011 at 3:00pm

Thank you. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, innit? If you wanna hear Bon Jovi (in their prime) taste some Johnny Lima (from California, though as far as I can recall).

 

Vinnie James (part Native American, part North African and born in Newark, I guess but moved to California and now lives somewhere in Great Britain, I presume) carried the torch of Bruce (and/or Mellencamp from Indiana, I'm afraid) pretty well, too. See/hear http://rockandrolltribe.com/forum/topics/underdiscovered-1?id=58626...

 

I know, I'll stop before I digress too much. 

 

Comment by Nancy R. Lichtenstein on January 24, 2011 at 2:50pm
I'm near Morristown, and I go everywhere from Boston to Baltimore for shows but I like seeing them in Jersey best.
Comment by Eric Savage on January 24, 2011 at 2:42pm
We accept you and good call on Mr. Southside Johnny Lyon.
Comment by Heikki on January 24, 2011 at 2:37pm

To begin with, I'm not worthy. Been to New Jersey only once. In the neighborhood, somewhat more often. Anyhow, I'd definitely mention Southside Johnny who implicitly was sort of nominated via Steve Van Zandt. Furthermore, Little Steven also produced and collaborated w/ Demoliton 23 (fronted by one Michael Monroe). Also later on, he's shown to have ear for all things good. I would also bring up My Chemical Romance regardless how many fellow tribers may hate 'em. I used to like 'em a lot and still like 'em. At least, a few years back they were absolutely fantastic live, too.   

 

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