Swansea Nearly Fooled by Bon Jovi and Springsteen Sighting

If you saw the photos over the weekend of Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen casually hanging out in “Ocean Grove,” you might’ve thought the SouthCoast just had the celebrity sighting of the year.

Not so fast.

All weekend long, Facebook town groups were buzzing about Ocean Grove in Swansea being the epicenter for a couple of rock Gods when the reality is a lot less local, and a lot more Jersey Shore.

The legendary duo was actually spotted in Ocean Grove, New Jersey (near Asbury Park), not here on the SouthCoast.

Same Name, Very Different Scene

It’s an easy mix-up. Once the internet saw the words "Ocean Grove," confusion immediately erupted as Springsteen and Bon Jovi were both seen getting out of the same car together. Swansea's Ocean Grove is a quiet local coastal village; Ocean Grove, New Jersey is known for its music roots and proximity to where Springsteen got his start.

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So no, "The Boss" didn’t randomly pull up to Swansea for a weekend stroll, though that would’ve been incredible.

Why Bon Jovi and Springsteen Were Together

According to NJ.com, this wasn’t just a casual hang.

Springsteen and the E Street Band were rehearsing in Ocean Grove, New Jersey ahead of an upcoming tour, and Bon Jovi actually gave him a ride to rehearsal.

The SouthCoast Almost Had a Moment

For a brief second, it felt like Swansea might’ve been the center of the rock universe. If Bon Jovi and Springsteen ever do make their way to the SouthCoast for real, the local town Facebook groups would implode.