Fans and scholars flock to New Jersey for 'Born to Run' 50th anniversary symposium

By Frank Langfitt

Published October 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

Dozens of fans and scholars came from as far away as France for a New Jersey symposium celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album "Born to Run."

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