On this date: the first full-band “Devils & Dust,” a one-time-only soundcheck of “Apache,” and a bungled “State Trooper.” More highlights inside.
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The full-band debut of “Soul Driver,” an “Independence Day” train wreck, the premiere of “Proud Mary” and “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee),” and more.
On this date: Bruce films the video for “American Skin (41 Shots),” plays his last show with the 1992-1993 band, and more.
On this date: Bruce holds a one-off benefit show with a wild setlist in ’93, the first Working on a Dream preview show in ’09, and the legendary ’77 Boston stand continues. More highlights inside.
On this day in Springsteen history: The Tunnel of Love Express Tour kicks off, the E Street Band plays their last concert to date, the inspiration for one of Bruce’s most controversial songs, and a whole lot more.
On this date in Springsteen history: Not one, not two, but *three* Australian shows, the “Lawsuit Tour” opener, and no respect in Atlanta for “Bruce Silversteen.”
Black Veils Brides covered “American Skin (41 Shots)” in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and they’ve been performing it live ever since.
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, Americana artist Domenic Cicola assembled The Coalesce Choir to record a powerful community cover of Bruce’s “American Skin (41 Shots).”
If you haven’t seen this one before, take a moment and watch–it’s easily one of the most powerful and poignant Springsteen covers ever.
If you’ve never heard Mary J. Blige’s cover of “American Skin (41 Shots)” with new lyrics and vocals by Kendrick Lamar, stop what you’re doing and listen to this magnificent performance.