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From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen

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." - Bruce Springsteen

Video: Introducing "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen".