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.
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On this date: not one but two TV appearances–one in New York and one in Spain. Plus: Bruce joins Billy Joel on stage for the fist time, the soundtrack release of Springsteen on Broadway, and more.
On this date: Bruce surprises with a call-in to E Street Radio and a guest appearance with Gaslight Anthem, plus an emotional show the day after John Lennon’s death. Much more inside.
It’s a date for tributes, as Bruce salutes Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, and Sting. Plus: two holiday shows, Clarence’s last E Street appearance, Bruce plays Sing Sing Prison and more–all on this very, very packed date.
President Obama and an all-star line-up of musicians pay tribute to Bruce at the Kennedy Center Honors. Video and more highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.
Bruce’s video for “Born in the U.S.A.” premiered on MTV on this date–check out the coverage, plus: guest appearances by Bono, Dave Stewart, and Dion, Bruce’s first-ever show in the Netherlands, and more.
Hear fans sing “Hungry Heart” to Bruce for the first time; watch Bruce give a remarkable interview to Charlie Rose; and catch Adam Sandler’s Bruce impression on SNL. These and more highlights inside, all from this date in history.
Only the Strong Survive and The Essential Bruce Springsteen celebrate anniversaries today. Plus: special Veterans Day shows, the one-time-only original version of “Long Walk Home,” and more.
On this date: Bruce plays a special show at his old elementary school, a complete Stand Up for Heroes performance, and the long-awaited return of “Drive All Night” after a quarter-century absence.
A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.