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Jeff Schoenberg with sister
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and Adam Kellman:
"If it hadn't been for
Springsteen, Adam and I
might never have met,"
Carol said. "I can relate to
him because he is working
class," adds Schoenberg.
"On stage, he is totally
focused and into the music.
He enjoys seeing the fans
enjoy his music."

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Stone saw his first concert in 1975. In
the past four years, he has been to 25
Springsteen shows. Last week, Stone
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with some college friends. This week-
end, he'll be at Comerica Park.
"To me, the whole concert thing is
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Stone, a West Bloomfield resident,
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