(GREENWICH, CT) — Bruce Springsteen will celebrate his 70th birthday on September 23rd and C. Parker Gallery has put together a terrific birthday exhibit to honor the occasion.  They’ve designed a never-before seen collection of Bruce Springsteen photographs, gold records, signed memorabilia and artwork featuring “The Boss.”  The exhibit, entitled, “Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70” opens on Thursday, September 19 and runs through Sunday, September 29.  

Some of the many highlights of “Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70” include rare unpublished 1972 – 1975 photographs from Bruce’s earliest days performing in the Philadelphia area from the late photographer and Springsteen friend, Phil Ceccola.  In addition, award winning photographer Debra Rothenberg, author of the book, “Bruce Springsteen In Focus 1980 – 2012” will showcase her acclaimed photographs. No other professional photographer has been behind the camera at Springsteen concerts for as many years as Rothenberg.  Other Springsteen photographers include works from René van Diemen, Jeff Ross, Rocco Coviello, Guy Aceto, David Denenberg and others.

All eras of Springsteen’s rise to superstardom will be highlighted in this exhibit from his early bearded days where in one photograph Bruce is shown wearing shoes that don’t match to his “All-American” look of Born in the USA, to today.  “Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70” features over a dozen photographers plus an incredibly archived personal collection from a 40+ year Springsteen collector with autographed items and rare memorabilia.  

Join C. Parker Gallery and highly acclaimed Springsteen photographer Debra Rothenberg at the opening reception on Thursday, Sept 19th at 7:00pm. Signed photographs and books will be available for purchase. Come party like a boss as we celebrate Bruce Springsteen “Growin’ Up”. 

C. Parker Gallery is located at 409 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. This event is part of an ongoing series by the gallery which focuses on the intimate connection between the music and art worlds, as well as providing family events that connects individuals of all ages to art.  The exhibit is free and all works are available for purchase.  

C. Parker Gallery is a full service art gallery and consultancy whose mission is to connect home owners, art lovers and collectors with art.  With their broad knowledge of the market, extensive inventory of original works, and unique access to the art world, they help their clients find the pieces they seek.  The gallery strives to have an authentic understanding of each client and their goals to ensure that each acquisition is made thoughtfully and confidently. Spanning nearly 100 years, artwork ranges from investment grade to the whimsical and from traditional to contemporary, reflecting the gallery’s vision to be a premier art resource for individuals, interior designers and corporate collections.  Their suite of services also include advisory and appraisals, designer presentations and consultations, framing and installation, commissions and purchasing collections.