E Street Shuffle Archive

Bono inducts Bruce into the Hall of Fame, Bruce speaks and performs at SXSW, and more on a busy date in Springsteen history.

What’s the big highlight on a day like this? Hall of Fame performances with U2 and Darlene Love? Guest appearances with Robert Gordon and Conor Oberst? A pristinely recorded 1972 rehearsal? You decide–there’s too many to chose from.

Take in highlights from Springsteen shows in every decade today.

A quiet date in Springsteen history, with only club dates and rehearsals.

This date in Springsteen history features more rehearsals than concerts–but there are still a couple of gems. Check them out inside.

Bruce debuts “The Fever” and “Don’t Look Back,” records “The Klansman,” and more.

On this date: Jake Clemons’ debut E Street Band performance and Suki Lahav’s final one.

It’s a behind-the-scenes day: listen to the backstory of Ernest “Boom” Carter’s first show, watch local news coverage of the Tunnel of Love Express tour, and spy on Bruce getting ready for sound check with The Wallflowers.

“We Are the World” was released on this date in 1985. More highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside, including Bruce’s first-ever shows in Houston and Atlantic City.

On this date in Springsteen history: Bruce releases his Wrecking Ball album, reunites with Steel Mill bandmate Robbin Thompson in Richmond, makes a surprise appearance with Soul Asylum and more.