Introducing "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen" from National Constitution Center.
February 17 - September 3, 2012
Celebrate freedom of expression at the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen—never before seen outside of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum! This first major exhibition about the American songwriter takes a comprehensive look at Springsteen's catalog, from such early bands such as Child, the Castiles and Steel Mill through his work with the E Street Band and as a solo artist. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view more than 150 artifacts, including the Fender Esquire guitar from the cover of Born to Run, the outfit Springsteen wore on the cover of Born in the U.S.A., numerous handwritten lyric manuscripts, posters from all phases of his career, and various honors including his Academy Award for the song "Streets of Philadelphia." In addition, the exhibition features Springsteen's 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, which he purchased after the success of Born to Run.
"The American idea is a beautiful idea. It needs to be preserved, served, protected and sung out. Sung out." - Bruce Springsteen
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Press Kit
- Lead Release
- Exhibition Overview
- Special Events
- Public Programs
- Jim Henke Bio
- Frank Stefanko Bio
- Danny Clinch Bio
- Photo Sheet
Press Images for Download
Outfit and Hat
Outfit worn by Bruce Springsteen on the cover of the Born in the USA album. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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Fender Electric Guitar
1952 Fender Esquire neck and 1954 Fender Telecaster body. Purchased immediately after signing contract with Columbia Records. Also featured on the cover of Born to Run. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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"Born to Run"
One of the numerous drafts written by Bruce Springsteen of the lyrics for the song "Born to Run." Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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Exhibition Logo
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Motorcycle Jacket, c. 1975
Bruce Springsteen wore this jacket on the cover of Born to Run. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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Seeger Sessions Stage Banner, c. 2006
This banner was used during Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions tour in 2006. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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1960 Corvette
Bruce Springsteen purchased this Corvette in 1975, after the success of Born to Run. Photos of the car have appeared on various album and single sleeves. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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1989 Harley-Davidson
Bruce Springsteen rode this motorcycle through the southwestern United States in 1989. Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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Bruce Springsteen Scrapbook
Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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Bruce Springsteen Scrapbook
Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Photography by dpi digital content.
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