On this date: Born in the U.S.A. hits #1, Bruce wraps up the European leg of the BITUSA Tour, and at the Roxy in 1978, Bruce delivers one of his greatest performances of all time.
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Bruce wraps up one Wembley stand, kicks off another, records performances for Live 1975-85, and more. Plus: Listen to a 1984 soundcheck that includes a never-played “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Bruce makes his first television appearance, makes his first political endorsement (earlier than you might think), and plays “Drive All Night” for the first time in 27 years–all on this date in history.
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.
A relatively quiet day in Bruce history, with no gigs on this date after 1974–just a few Grammy losses.
Check out a rare TV profile from 1985, a pro-shot “Kitty’s Back” from 2014, and highlights from the spectacular 1975 Main Point show featuring work-in-progress versions of songs that would appear on Born to Run.
On this date: Seven-year-old Bruce stays up late to watch Elvis, gorgeous soundboard recordings from a 1974 show and rehearsal, and more.
Today in Springsteen history: two notable births (one human, one vinyl) and one rebirth.