Made famous by the song by Brue Springsteen "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy), " Madame Marie still sits on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park off of 4th Avenue.
Today (7/2/08) the Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com) reported that Marie Castello (a.k.a. - Madam Marie) passed away this past Friday - June 27, 2008.
Today (7/2/08) the Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com) reported that Marie Castello (a.k.a. - Madam Marie) passed away this past Friday - June 27, 2008.
Asbury Park is considered a mecca for musicians, particularly for a subgenre of rock and roll known as the Jersey Shore sound, which is infused with R&B. It is home to The Stone Pony, founded in 1974, and a starting point for many performers.
As the line in the song by Bruce Springsteen went, "Well the cops finally busted Madam Marie for tellin' fortunes better than they do" (4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)). Madam Marie is still situated on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park off of 4th Avenue and in between the Convention Center and the Casino.
NEWS FLASH: Today (7/2/08) the Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com) reported that Marie Castello (a.k.a.