On this date in history: Bruce releases his American Beauty EP. Plus: the live debut of “Follow That Dream” and “Where the Bands Are” and much more.
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The premiere of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Give My Love to Rose,” the filming of “Broken Radio,” the E Street Band premiere of “Better Days,” and an on-stage Bruce and Clarence collision lead the highlights from this date in history.
On this date in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
Quite the grab bag of highlights today: a guest appearance by Mike Ness, a gorgeous acoustic “Point Blank,” the premiere of “Pilgrim in the Temple of Love,” and a Bruce concert gets panned by two critics in the same paper.
Two interviews and guest-stars galore: Rosanne Cash, John Cafferty, Wolfgang Niedecken, and Tom Morello all share the stage with Bruce on this date.
On this date: Bruce assembles his new band for the first time and “Terry’s Song” gets its first public performance. Plus: Bob Seger, Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, Tom Waits and others join Bruce on-stage.
Happy birthday, Mighty Max Weinberg! Plus: Bruce releases 18 Tracks, Jon Bon Jovi makes a guest appearance, and much, much more.
On this busy date: the release of In Concert/MTV Plugged, the debut of “Light of Day,” an all-star Elvis-themed benefit at Carnegie Hall, and so much more!
On this date: the E Street Band premiere of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” an early version of “Devils & Dust,” and pro-shot Verona footage from 1993.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen meets Jon Landau and Ennio Morricone, plays his first show in Japan, inducts his band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.