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Meadowbrook Backstage Pass

1983-03-05 - Cedar Grove, NJ

Backstage pass given to Jon's then-girlfriend Dorothea Hurley, dated March 5, 1983, for the John Bongiovi performance at The Meadowbrook, Cedar Grove, NJ. ​

The Meadowbrook opened in 1923 and became an important big band venue, hosting greats like Duke Ellington, Rosemary Clooney, and Frank Sinatra. In the 1980s, The Meadowbrook showcased a thriving new wave and rock scene.