Bruce unwrapped his very first electric guitar on this date in 1964–truly the gift that keeps on giving. Merry Christmas!
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All is quiet on E Street, but the Springsteen household gets a visit from local carolers.
Peace on earth hasn’t quite set in–a fight breaks out during an early performance of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.”
Watch Bruce’s surprise appearance at a 2008 holiday show. Plus: Bruce heads west and gets his California driver’s license. These and more highlights inside.
On this date: Born in the U.S.A. passes Thriller’s run on the U.S. album chart, Bruce plays his first-ever show in Toronto, and more.
Listen to a 1974 interview, a legendary ’78 concert, and watch a 1994 holiday show appearance–all from this date.
A holiday SNL appearance, Bruce’s first-ever Canadian show, and two raucous holiday shows lead off today’s highlights.
Bruce plays “Who’ll Stop the Rain” for the first time. Plus: Listen to Bruce’s Asbury Park holiday show from 2000.
Bruce kicks off a multi-year tradition of Asbury Park Holiday shows. Plus: a Tonight Show appearance, last performances of several songs for years to come, and more.
It’s the debut of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” the release of “The Wrestler,” and the last “Crush on You” for 28 years as Bruce’s tours start to wind down for the year.