In honor of Veterans Day, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music presents the story of the V-Discs of WWII….
Imagine the biggest performing artists of the day recording their most popular hits, and new compositions, for free, for members of the United States Armed Forces to enjoy, for free. Several artists with ties to NJ, like William J. “Count” Basie, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Tommy Tucker, and scores of other music legends did just this over a roughly 6 year period during and just after World War II in what was called the V-Disc program. These records, mailed to troops around the globe from 1943- 1949, were supposed to be destroyed following World War II – but some survived.
Presented by Melissa Kozlowski, Director of Curatorial Affairs.
