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Music 360

For many, music marks moments in our lives. This tour of Northeast hot spots includes sites where musical greats were discovered, American teens danced the night away and musicians called home. From the days of ducktails and poodle skirts to knowing how to “Vogue,” music evokes incredible memories and emotions.

This tour provides musical landmarks from its early bee-bop days in Philadelphia to Dylan’s New York.

Print directions for all of these landmarks

1. FIND A HAMPTON NEAR THIS LANDMARK

   Stop 1: American Bandstand (original studio)

   Philadelphia, PA categories: Music

   The old WFIL Studio was the home of the original Bandstand and then American Bandstand from 1952-1963, arguably the show’s most influential years. Built in 1947-48, it is notable as one of the first buildings in the United States desig... READ MORE

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   Stop 2: Woodstock marker

   Bethel, NY categories: Music

   A concrete marker sits at the spot where the stage stood for the original, legendary Woodstock “Music and Art Fair,” three days of peace and love that took place on August 15–17, 1969 at Max Yasgur’s farm. This seminal event was docume... READ MORE

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   Stop 3: Bruce Springsteen's boyhood home

   Freehold, NJ categories: Music

   Bruce Springsteen and his family moved here in 1961 and it was on the roof of the home where he’d teach himself to play the guitar on summer nights. Later in the 1960’s, Springsteen’s parents left Freehold for California. READ MORE