The New Jersey Sound in music today
The New Jersey Sound developed on the Atlantic Coast of New Jersey. The three characteristics of the New Jersey Sound include danceable, instrumentation and romanticism. It involves mixing elements of rhythm and blues, doo-wopp and the urban culture into music. There are several artists that have been credited as being the originators of the New Jersey Sound including: Stax Records, The Four Seasons, Van Morrison and Gary U.S. Bonds. Some of the major artists that incorporated the New Jersey Sound into their music include: Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, The Drifters and Little Steve and the Disciples of Soul.
The New Jersey Sound enjoyed its greatest popularity during the late 1960′s and 80′s, but the sound can still be heard in music today. Many people thought that this genre of music would lose its popularity, but still remains popular. Bobby Bandiera became popular during the 1970′s and still uses the New Jersey Sound in his music today. John Eddie is a very popular artist that still uses the New Jersey Sound in his music. Glen Burtnik, who is best known for being a former member of the band Styx uses, is now a solo artist that uses the New Jersey Sound in his music today.