Reference Number
ARC-0133
Level of description
collection
Title
Cousin Brucie Morrow Papers
Date
1959-2010
Size
2.55 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Cousin Brucie Morrow Papers span the years of 1959 to 2010, and consist mainly of photographs and clippings, chronicling Bruce Morrow's career as a popular radio disc jockey, known as "Cousin Brucie." Also included in the collection are press releases from various radio stations where Morrow worked (including WCBS and WABC), fan club files, awards, and some audiovisual recordings of his work. Morrow's papers provide documentation on the impact of radio disc jockeys on the history of rock music, and a behind-the-scenes look at being a media personality in the rock music industry.
Biography / Administrative History
Bruce Morrow was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 13, 1937. He began his career in radio shortly after graduating from New York University. Morrow adopted the moniker "Cousin Brucie" in 1959, while working at WINS / New York. He left WINS for Miami radio in 1961 before returning to WABC / New York, where he broadcast for 13 years. During his time at WABC, Morrow was known for hosting the famous Palisades Park rock concerts. Morrow moved to WNBC / New York, where he spent two years on radio and television before leaving to concentrate on business ventures. In the 1980s, Morrow returned to radio, joining the staff of WCBS-FM / New York. From 1987 to 1993, Morrow was heard nationally on the weekly series, <title render="italic">Cruisin' America</title>. Morrow's autobiography, titled <title render="italic">Cousin Brucie!</title>, was published in 1987. His voice can be heard in the films <title render="italic">Across the Universe</title>, <title render="italic">Gas Pump Girls</title>, and <title render="italic">Dirty Dancing</title>, in which he also had a small acting role. He currently hosts two weekly programs for WCBS and Sirius XM satellite radio, <title render="italic">Cousin Brucie's Yearbook</title> and <title render="italic">Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Oldies Party</title>. Bruce Morrow was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988.
Notes
Citation: [Identification of Item], Cousin Brucie Morrow Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed July 13, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Cousin Brucie Morrow Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Bruce Morrow on June 2, 2011.
Separated Materials: Books and periodicals have been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Bruce Morrow Papers" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. The condition of some of these materials has not yet been determined for playback purposes and they are, therefore, RESTRICTED. Some of the audiovisual materials in the collection are on defunct media formats and, therefore, are RESTRICTED. Access copies of these materials may have to be created prior to use. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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