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The American state of New Jersey has a diverse musical culture and history reflecting its diverse population and history.
[edit] Official symbolsNew Jersey does not have a state song.[1] .[2] The square dance is the "the American Folk Dance of the State of New Jersey".[3] [edit] Popular musicSome of the most renowned modern popular musicians from New Jersey are Hoboken native Frank Sinatra, who was one of the most popular singers of the 20th century; and The Four Seasons (group) who had their first No. 1 hit record, "Sherry", in 1962. They were the first group to have a falsetto lead: Newark native, Frankie Valli. The popular group had many hits and held heir own against the British Invasion throughout the 1960s. Frankie Valli went on to a successful solo career. Connie Francis, Ricky Nelson and Leslie Gore were three other New Jersey natives who ruled the pop charts in the early '60s. Bruce Springsteen became a 1970's icon with complex lyrical stories about teens growing up in Freehold and other economically depressed areas of New Jersey. In addition, Francis Hopkinson of Bordentown, is perhaps the first American composer. Other famous Jersey musicians include The Fugees, Whitney Houston, Jon Bon Jovi, and Kool and the Gang. George Clinton was born in Plainfield, NJ. Also, the phonograph record was invented by Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, and the Victor Talking Machine Company established its headquarters and plant in Camden. New Jersey also contributed to the Punk Rock, New Wave and Alternative Rock genres, with such artists as Blondie, Tom Verlaine, Patti Smith, The Bongos, The Smithereens, My Chemical Romance, and the Misfits. The post-hardcore wave of the 90s was bred in the New Brunswick basement scene where bands such as Lifetime and Thursday originated. Three of the state's most famous recording artists, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick and Connie Francis, share the same birth date - December 12. [edit] JazzIn the early 20th century, Newark was an important center for jazz innovation. James P. Johnson and other pioneers helped invent stride. Other famous New Jersey jazzmen include bandleader Count Basie, saxman Wayne Shorter, and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, who lived in Englewood from 1965 until his death in 1993. Newark was also the birthplace and home of the great jazz singer Sarah Vaughn - one of jazz's most esteemed vocalists. Literally hundreds of Jazz albums for Blue Note Records were recorded in Alfred Lion's home studio Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. [edit] Hip hopThe Sugarhill Gang were born in Englewood, but grew up in New York City. They recorded the single "Rapper's Delight" which is often considered the first hip hop single.[citation needed] Other New Jersey hip hop artists include Queen Latifah,P.M. Dawn, Akon, The Fugees, Trey Songz ,Naughty By Nature, Redman, K-Def, C-Fury, Def Squad, Joe Budden, Beast1333, Outlawz, Lords of the Underground, Outsidaz, Artifacts,Faith Evans, Chino XL, Jus Allah, Poor Righteous Teachers,Gee Rock & Tha Cnd Coalition,lakim shabazz [edit] Venues & events
[edit] Radio stationsMain article: List of radio stations in New Jersey Radio stations WFMU from Jersey City and WPRB from Princeton are two of the most well known independent/college radio stations in America. Newark's WBGO is one of the country's most important independent jazz stations. WRPR in Mahwah has also gained relevance for its rock programming. [edit] References
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