Happy birthday, Mighty Max Weinberg! Plus: Bruce releases 18 Tracks, Jon Bon Jovi makes a guest appearance, and much, much more.
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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.
On this date: Bruce records “Roulette,” performs “Johnny Bye-Bye” for the final time, releases Live in New York City, and jams with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Video and more highlights inside.
On this busy date: the release of Human Touch and Lucky Town, the start of World Tour 1993, and the finale of the 2013 Australian Tour. More highlights and video inside.
On this date in history: the live debut of “Raise Your Hand,” the live recording of “Be True” for Chimes of Freedom, and Springsteen on Broadway reaches its 100th show. More highlights and lots of great video inside!
Steve Van Zandt makes his Steel Mill debut, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their first show, and Bruce convinces Columbia Records to sign The Bangles–all on this date in Springsteen history.
A fantastic 1974 interview, the only performance of “You’ll Be Comin’ Down,” and a guest-appearance by Eddie Vedder in Seattle lead the highlights from this eventful date in Springsteen history.
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 date: Bruce wins the Best Original Song Academy Award for “Streets of Philadelphia,” plays his first-ever show in Australia, releases the single for “Better Days” and more.