[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
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         HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELECTRIC FACTORY

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 40th 
anniversary of Philadelphia music landmark, The Electric Factory. For 
40 years, The Electric Factory concert venue and its founders Larry 
Magid and Allen Spivak have hosted such legendary acts as Jimi Hendrix, 
The Who, and Pink Floyd.
  The original Electric Factory began in 1968 as one of rock music's 
first ever live venues. First located in a converted tire warehouse, 
the venue moved in 1994 to its current site in an actual converted 
electric factory. This two story building has standing-room-only space 
for up to 3,000 audience members and gives spectators the unique 
ability to view a portion of the backstage.
  Not only is The Electric Factory known for its major performers but 
it is also celebrated and respected for its philanthropic efforts 
throughout the years. Electric Factory Concerts has raised millions for 
local and international charities as well as local schools and 
children's programs in the area. In 1985, Electric Factory Concerts 
raised over 75 millions dollars for famine relief by hosting a large 
charity concert at JFK stadium.
  Today, the venue still remains in its same location and is still led 
by one of its founders Larry Magid. The Electric Factory now features a 
variety of musical genres including heavy metal, rap, and rock and 
continues to hold philanthropic events ever year.
  The Electric Factory is highly thought of as one of the nation's 
leading indoor concert venues. I want to congratulate and thank 
founders, Larry Magid and Allen Spivak, for their continued service to 
Philadelphia and South Jersey.

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