Good Vibes Abound at the New Jersey Hall of Fame
Photos courtesy NJHOF.
Eddie Brigati of The Rascals
The 18th Annual Induction Ceremonies of the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) transpired on September 24 at American Dream in East Rutherford in front of over 1,000 fans. The NJHOF operates year-round as an immersive, interactive museum where you can sing a duet with life-like full-sized holograms of such Jersey artists as Tommy James, Frankie Valli, Gloria Gaynor and Wyclef Jean.
“Each year, our Induction Ceremony celebrates a new class of trailblazers who have helped cement New Jersey’s legacy of excellence,” said NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson. “It’s a consistent reminder of the extraordinary talent that grows right here in the Garden State, and the Class of 2026 is no exception.”
Host Danny DeVito
Hosted by Danny Devito (Class of 2010), retired NFL superstar Harry Carson (Class of 2018) inducted Giant legend Lawrence Taylor (LT even joined the closing jam of “Good Lovin’ led by new inductee Rascal Eddie Brigati, who said “My highest desire is to inspire each and every individual to recognize their own gifts and abilities, to express their utmost intention, to communicate, cooperate, and collaborate.”
Singer-Songwriter SZA
Singer-Songwriter SZA, another honoree, said “Thank you to all the Jerseyans that have inspired me. I'm just a culmination of those people. I love Jersey, I love community, and I promise to take that energy around the world wherever I go.”
NJHOF President Steve Edwards summed it up by saying, “While our Induction Ceremony marks a special ‘homecoming’ celebration for this year’s class of inductees, this is just the beginning. “Through the generous support of our sponsors, their stories will join those of over 260 other New Jersey greats, from Einstein to Edison to Jon Bon Jovi, and inspire countless generations to come!”
