HOWELL – It was 1996. Artists like NYSNC, Alanis Morrisette, and TLC were in their hey-day, topping the charts with hits that would continue to hold a place in fans’ hearts. Jeff Lega, owner of Howell Township’s famous musical staple, “The Record Store,” recalls that year as the busiest he has ever seen.

  “It was just constant,” he said. Lega remembered ordering hundreds of copies of certain artists because they were just flying off the shelves. In particular, he recalled ordering 1,000 copies of Eminem’s first ever album Infinite.  

  The Record Store even hosted midnight openings for new music drops, to which 50-60 people came out, said Lega. 

  “It was insanity,” he added.

  It is now 2019. And by now, most Howell residents have heard that the town’s musical landmark, The Record Store, will soon be closing its doors. 

  After 30 years in business, Lega is following his passion for music, which he said he no longer feels in the store. 

Photo courtesy The Record Store

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