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Bruce Springsteen's Fortune-Teller Dies

The news that New Jersey-bred Marie Costello died Friday at the age of 93 probably wouldn't get too much attention from non-family members -- unless those strangers happen to be true Bruce Springsteen aficionados. Costello, you see, was the boardwalk fortune teller immortalized by the Boss 35 years back when he offered up an image -- in '4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)' -- of "the cops finally bust[ing] Madam Marie for tellin' fortunes better than they do."

For the record, Madam Marie was never actually arrested for plying her trade, though she did count Springsteen as one of her regular visitors. Her 'Temple of Knowledge' stall, now run by her daughter Sally, remains a fixture on the Asbury Park boardwalk.

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Folio99

Of all the great armies of rock fans, few can match the devotion of Bruce Springsteen's. Anyone who has experienced Springsteen in concert will testify that the bond between audience and artist transcends the usual adulation. Something magical, almost mystical happens. Some might describe it as spiritual-most definitely it is life affirming. It is in trying to nail this phenomenon that the beautiful "For You" has arrived.
Edited by Lawrence Kirsch and replete with an amazing welter of outstanding photographs, it's a mind-blowing collection of thoughts and stories from fans of every age and many nations, each explaining why Springsteen occupies such an important place in their hearts. Covering all four decades of Springsteen's career it is possibly the ultimate book for it is the fans who have made the journey and whose words tell us as much about them as they do about Springsteen. http://www.Foryoubruce.com

July 24 2008 at 10:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
byzkiit

ho no not his fortune teller oh noooo wheres the world goes now plz tell me plzz

July 12 2008 at 2:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lynn

First Danny, now Madame Marie. My condolences to her family, friends, and the E. Street Band.

July 03 2008 at 9:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply