From My Radio Restoration Project - Dan Ingram 77WABC Intro (RIP) Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You

From My Radio Restoration Project In Stereo - Dan Ingram 77WABC Intro (RIP) Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You

Music star Lenny Welch, Asbury Park's first hitmaker in the rock 'n' roll era, died Wednesday, April 8, at AdventHealth Celebration hospital in Kissimmee, Florida.

Welch passed away with his wife, Frances Welch, by his side holding his hand, said his assistant Margaret Bartsch to the Asbury Park Press.

Welch's soulful pop hits included “Since I Fell for You,” “Ebb Tide,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “A Taste of Honey” and more in the early ’60s, and he served as inspiration for generations of city musician who came after him.

“He was Mr. Asbury Park” said Bruce Springsteen in 2011.