Reference Number
ARC-0550
Level of description
collection
Title
Bruce Springsteen and the Cleveland Boys Collection
Date
1976, 1999, undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Bruce Springsteen and Cleveland Boys Collection includes an article on the relationship between Springsteen and the Boys in Sunday Beacon Magazine from August 8, 1999, as well as a program for a Springsteen concert at Hall Auditorium at Miami University on October 10, 1976, and a poster for the Cleveland Boys "with special guest Bruce Springsteen" for six nights in May at the Coliseum. The collection is arranged by format, smallest item to largest.
Biography / Administrative History
In 1976, Cleveland truck drivers Jim Kluter, John Kusznier, Joey Juhasz, and Bill Spratt traveled to Asbury Park, New Jersey, to track down Bruce Springsteen. They happened across Springsteen during their visit, and ended up playing a baseball game with him and his band mates. Springsteen thereafter dubbed them the "Cleveland Boys." That first visit turned into additional invitations to play ball, hang out, and stay at the artist's rented house. Springsteen dedicated songs to the "Cleveland Boys" at shows all over the nation. They can even be heard singing a lyric during "Jungleland" at Springsteen's 1978 show at the Cleveland Agora. More information on Springsteen and the Boys can be found in the collection.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Bruce Springsteen and the Cleveland Boys Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from "Cleveland Boy" John Kusznier on November 12, 2014.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Bruce Springsteen and the Cleveland Boys Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist. Completed January 27, 2016. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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. Consult the Library and Archives 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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