Asbury Park Lifeguards. By Paul Goldfinger . This photo was chosen for the cover of the book. “New Jersey 24/7.” 7/30/2002.
On July 30, 2002, Bruce Springsteen kicked off his tour for his new album called The Rising. The AP boardwalk was the place, and the beachfront, which usually was empty, became full of people.
This photograph was taken that morning when the Today show broadcast from the beach. You can see the bright television lights. Katie Couric was there holding a microphone standing in the surf. Danny DeVito was there also, schmoozing with the crowd.
Katie Couric in the surf. 7/30/02 Paul Goldfinger photo ©
Danny DeVito works the crowd. 7/30/02 Asbury Park. Paul Goldfinger photo ©
Waiting for the concert. 7/30/02 Paul Goldfinger photo
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN