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Springsteen E Streeters Honored at Fan Event

1 Jun

Summary

E Street Band members Little Steven Van Zandt and Vini Lopez received awards.
Van Zandts recognized for their TeachRock initiative using music to teach history.
Event proceeds benefited WhyHunger and TeachRock charitable organizations.

Springsteen E Streeters Honored at Fan Event

E Street Band members Little Steven Van Zandt and Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez were honored at the Spring-Nuts Seaside Serenade in Asbury Park on Sunday, May 31. The Van Zandts received the Rebel Heart of Rock and Soul Award, acknowledging their TeachRock initiative which integrates music into history lessons for students nationwide.

Vini Lopez, the founding drummer of the E Street Band, was presented with the Elka Nelson Memorial "We Take Care of Our Own" Award. The event also recognized The Funky Mofos, featuring other E Street Band members, with the Anderson "Batman" Viera Memorial Blood Brothers Award. Proceeds from the successful event benefited the organizations WhyHunger and TeachRock.

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