Jersey Shore Musician Suffers Heart Attack On Red Bank Stage

RED BANK, NJ - A Jersey Shore-based musician suffered a heart attack amid a sold-out tribute show at one of Red Bank’s newest music venues, requiring a stent implant at Riverview Medical Center.

Bob Burger of Bob Burger and the Red Shoes: The Music of Elvis Costello was in the middle of a performance when he began to feel faint with chest pain, according to a Facebook post from the musician detailing the event. He was operated on within an hour of leaving the stage, a swift move which might’ve saved his life, Burger said.

“Yep, I had a heart attack with 100% blockage of a major artery! But, after surgery to install a stent I am feeling much better and hopefully all will be fine,” the 67-year-old wrote.

Burger, who resides in Eatontown according to his Facebook page, has shared the stage with plenty of esteemed artists. He’s opened for Dennis DeYoung (of Styx fame), Meatloaf, Robert Palmer and Hootie and the Blowfish, among others.

He notably performed at a 2007 Labor Day Party for fellow New Jerseyan Jon Bon Jovi, eventually jamming with party guests such as Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Roger Waters and Bon Jovi himself.

"I am grateful and humbled by all the well wishes after last night’s craziness," Burger wrote Sunday afternoon. "feel MUCH better today and expect to be home [tomorrow]! Not sure when I’ll be performing but stay tuned!"