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The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County
The Most Famous People You Didn't Know Were From Gloucester County Gloucester County may be known for its rural areas and lush greenery, but what most people don't know is that the county has been home to some of the most famous people in history.  From politicians and athletes to musicians and actors, many of the world's biggest names have hailed from this small county.  In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most famous people you didn't know were from Gloucester County. Patti Smith: Born Patricia Lee Smith in Chicago, Illinois in 1946, she was raised in Pitman, and studied art at Glassboro State College. After dropping out of col…

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Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park
Bruce, Patti (Not That One) Washed Out At NYC 'Homecoming' Concert In Central Park Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith had a treat planned for the 60,000 or so attendees and countless TV viewers worldwide of the “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” in Central Park. Then rain and lightning ignited by Hurricane Henri crashed the party, stopping the show mid-Manilow. Barry Manilow was singing “Can’t Smile Without You” when a member of the stage crew rushed over and gave his bandmates the “cut it” sign. Notice the stage hand at the “0:07” mark: CNN just ended the #WeLoveNYCConcert due to the Hurricane Henri threat approachingRight in the middle of Barry Manilow's perform…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…

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by Jerry DeMarco