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August 2016
Lead East Brings Back The 1950s For Labor Day Weekend
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by Elsie Walker verything can get better, even the world’s biggest 50’s party. For 34 years, Lead East has been bringing the sights and sounds of the ‘50s back for one magical weekend, Labor Day weekend. Held at the Parsippany Hilton this year from Sept. 1 – 4, host Terry Cook of Appleton Productions in Long Valley, shares that there will be some new features this year in response to a survey that was taken. However, the heart of Lead East remains the same: a time to get away to a happier era and enjoy the sounds of Doo Wop and see 1400 vintage cars (1972 and older) that come from all over the country for this event. Admission prices and daily schedule of events can be found on the Lead East website at https://www.leadeast.net. “Lead East is a chance to escape the terrorism, bully-
ing, and irresponsible behavior of people who behave terribly on the internet for all to see, yet don't have the courage to sign their real names. It is a refuge,” said Cook. Among the mainstays of Lead East are the Doo Wop groups, cars, sock hops, proms, ‘50s collectibles on sale, DJ The Golden Gup, Rockabilly band, Razorbacks (featuring Kenny Duda), plenty of live ‘50s music, and an outdoor movie area with classic and B movies This year the features include “Some Like It Hot” (1959) with Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe;” “I Was A teenage Werewolf” (1957) with Michael Landon and Yvonne Lime; and “Rock Rock Rock” (1956) a classic with Frankie Lymon & the teenagers, The Moonglows, Chuck Berry, The Flamingoes, Tuesday Weld (with Connie Francis’ voice
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dubbed in) and Alan Freed. What’s new this year? “There’s the return of the Prom Queen Parade where they ride around the event in convertibles enroute to the prom, unloading at front door of Hilton,” said Cook. “Also, a new outdoor venue has been added, The Gazebo, with chairs where spectators can sit in the shade and watch three groups perform Saturday and one Sunday afternoon. [This means]on Saturday and Sunday, there will be four stages with live music for people to watch who pay the general admission ticket of $20 (reduced this year); outdoor stage, gazebo, lobby atrium inside and ballroom for acappella shows.” Among the other new features are celebrity guest Larry Erickson, chief designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team at Ford and
designer of ZZ Top’s Cadzilla, Cracklefest, Muffler Wrapping, Elvis/Johnny Cash/Buddy Holly/Roy Orbison impersonator contest with cash prize, cash prizes for best 50s dressed, and more. Cook added, “The big news is free shuttle busses from four spectator parking lots (shuttle stops) to give spectators a ride to the main ticket booth and then back at end of day to the shuttle stops (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) thanks to the generosity of the Hilton/Hampton Inn.” While Lead East is about kicking back and enjoying, it also remembers something else about the 1950s. “Giving back ties in with 50's atmosphere because it was a more gentle, friendly era,” said Cook. There are two Lead East giving traditions during the continued on page 5