Residents rocked all night

To celebrate 50 years rocking out to the Rolling Stones, East Meadowites headed to Edward J. Speno Memorial Park on June 13 and danced the night away to the Glimmer Twins, a Stones tribute band.

It all began in 1962 when a few friends performed for the first time at the Marquee in London. Five decades later, young and old fans are still gyrating their hips to hits that include “Paint it Black,” “Sympathy for the Devil” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

The Rolling Stones are timeless. Even Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” hit the top of the charts after its release last year; just one reason why hundreds flocked to the park to catch the action.

Meanwhile, a more subdued crowd filed into Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park. With lawn chairs in tow, veterans, among others, enjoyed the musical talents of the 42nd Infantry Division Band.

When you think of men and women in military garb, your first thought is probably not musician, but 34 talented individuals made up the band that played everything from patriotic tunes to Broadway beats.

Music filled air in East Meadow last Friday. Rock reigned south of Hempstead Turnpike while an orchestral performance graced the stage to the north.