Bruce's publisher, Shore Fire, has released the following statement concerning Philadelphia DJ Ed Sciaky's death:

"Pioneering radio personality Ed Sciaky passed away yesterday at the age of 55. As a DJ at Philadelphia's WMMR and other influential FM radio stations in the city, Sciaky was instrumental in the careers of such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Yes and Billy Joel. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their daughter, Monica.

The following are statements from Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt regarding Sciaky's passing.

Bruce Springsteen:
"Ed Sciaky was the kind of DJ whose passion was the lifeblood for artists like myself. His support for my work brought me to an audience in Philadelphia that has remained one of my strongest to this day. Ed was the DJ as true rock and roll fan...the very spirit of the music he loved. He will be greatly missed."

Steven Van Zandt:
"Ed Sciaky will never die.
That is what being legendary is all about.
As long as the music of the bands he played lives, he lives.
I loved him.
I'll miss him
. Ed Sciaky will never die."

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