This story originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on Nov. 11, 1986.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ASBURY PARK \u2013 Thousands of fans jammed Palace Amusements last night to celebrate the release of “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Live\/1975-1985” at a three-hour party thrown by New York rock radio station WXRK-FM (92.3).<\/p>\n
“Tillie” is lifted out with a crane to be preserved at Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on June 11, 2004.<\/p>\n
While music from the new album blared in the background, Springsteen fans took advantage of free amusement rides, drinks and food from 7 to 10 p.m. A party atmosphere prevailed despite long lines and cramped conditions.<\/p>\n
City police officer Genaro DeSane estimated the crowd at 3,000.<\/p>\n
“Everything’s gone real smooth,” he said. “There’ve been no reports of problems.”<\/p>\n
“The whole idea was to get out and celebrate the album,” said Tom Chiusano, general manager of WXRK, also known as K-Rock. “I think it’s terrific.”<\/p>\n
Fans keep buying the new Bruce Springsteen “Live” collection at area stores.<\/p>\n
“I had to come out and see what’s happening, and to hear the album for the first time,” said Jackson Township resident George Terebinsky, who called himself a “long-time Bruce fan.”<\/p>\n
Leaning against a ticket booth to survey the scene, Cheryl Lasky was quick to point out that she comes Freehold, Bruce’s hometown.<\/p>\n
“I’ve loved Bruce since the beginning,” she said. “His music is so down-to-earth.”<\/p>\n
“I came out here ’cause I like Springsteen and his music,” said Aberdeen Township resident Ken Walling. “It’s a nice night.”<\/p>\n
Museum co-founder Stephen Bumball said he was “pretty overwhelmed” by the size of the crowd.<\/p>\n
“I never anticipated this many people,” he said, as groups of people gathered to view old photos and posters of Springsteen and other area rock performers.<\/p>\n