Another date chock full of events for Bruce: From a late-night Letterman appearance to surprise bar gigs to the first performances of “Book of Dreams” and “Terry’s Song” and more.
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On this date: listen to the earliest known performance of a work-in-progress “Jungleland,” the debut of “Man at the Top,” and more.
Patti Scialfa tries out for the E Street Band, Bruce plays host to a ton of guests for a special Concert to Fight Hunger, and much more on this eventful date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce plays Red Rocks for the first time, guest stars abound, and the legendary ten-night MSG Reunion stand continues. More highlights inside.
On this date: Bruce makes his legendary late-night Graceland expedition. Plus: great video of Bruce’s return visit to JazzFest and rare performances and premieres over the years.
Bruce meets Max for the first time, debuts a new arrangement for “The Ghost of Tom Joad” with Tom Morello, kicks off the European leg of the first River Tour, and subjects himself to a deeply insightful 90-minute interview.
Rare performances of lost classics in amazing clarity, a benefit team-up with Jon Bon Jovi, and more.
On this date: Listen to a great Springsteen concert recording from 1974, watch Bruce’s first press conference in 20 years, and more.
Happy birthday to Danny Federici, born on this date in 1950. Also on this date: Steel Mill plays their last gig, an original River Tour show is captured on video, and more.
Twice only: Bruce plays one of the all-time great rock and roll songs during surprise appearances at The Stone Pony in the summer of ’89.