1968: The Castiles (Bruce’s first band) play a gig at The Left Foot in Bruce’s hometown of Freehold.
1973: Bruce and the band continue their five-night stint at The Quiet Knight in Chicago, opening for The Persuasions.
1974: Bruce and the band play a sold-out show at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia.
1981: On the River Tour, the E Street Band makes a stop at the University of Notre Dame. In the second set, Bruce pulls out back-to-back tour premieres: “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love)” (after teaching the lyrics to the band during intermission) and “Louie Louie.”
1985: During intermission at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, the United Steelworkers of America recognize and honor Bruce’s contributions to food banks along the Born in the U.S.A. Tour.
1996: Bruce plays solo at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, debuting “State Trooper” for the first time on the Ghost of Tom Joad Tour.
2009: Bruce makes a guest DJ appearance on E Street Radio, spinning some of his favorite songs.
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2014: The High Hopes Tour kicks off in Cape Town South Africa, with the live debut of “Free Nelson Mandela” and the concert premieres of “Heaven’s Wall.” Tom Morello joins the E Street Band for this show and will remain a touring band member throughout the entire tour. (Photo credit: Jo Lopez)
2018: Springsteen on Broadway continues its theatrical run at the Walter Kerr Theater in New York City.
2023: Bruce and the E Street Band rehearse for their upcoming world tour at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton.
