Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
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Darkness Tour (120)
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.
On this date: “Working on a Dream” makes its debut, Bruce headlines a Hurricane Sandy telethon, and the first of several Seeger Sessions. More highlights inside.
Child plays their last show, “The Ties That Bind” and “Fade Away” make their debut, and the first all-Bruce, all-the-time radio station takes to the airwaves.
Listen in on Bruce’s first-ever show in Seattle, Darkness Tour rehearsals, and more–all from this date.
The Vote for Change Tour kicks off, The Rising Tour winds down, and Bruce kicks off a mini-tour of Italy with the Sessions Band. Plus: Bruce serenades Sting on his 60th birthday, and I meet Bruce in Seattle!
“Wrecking Ball” (the song) debuted on this date. Plus: Bruce films Black & White Night with Roy Orbison, joins Bryan Adams at the Invictus Games, makes his first and only appearance in India, and more.
Bruce plays with Pete Seeger for the first time, holds a rehearsal show for the Magic Tour, and gives a Philly schoolboy a great absence note.
On this date: the release of Magic, guest appearances with U2 and Eddie Vedder, and a spectacular night with Elvis Costello. More highlights inside.
The Wrecking Ball tour wraps, the No Nukes! shows kick off, and Bruce opens a telethon for a nation in desperate need of healing–all on this date. Plus: early birthday surprises!