On this date in Springsteen history: Bruce launches the U.S. leg of the Reunion Tour, kicks off a ten-night Rising stand at Giants Stadium, and releases his Magic Tour Highlights EP. Video, audio (including a 1978 radio interview) and more inside.
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On this date: Bruce and Paul McCartney learn what happens when you break curfew at Hyde Park.
On this date: listen to the earliest known performance of a work-in-progress “Jungleland,” the debut of “Man at the Top,” and more.
One day after the legendary Roxy show, Bruce films some of his most famous live videos in Phoenix. Plus: live performances destined for the Live 1975-85 box set, and more.
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.
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.
The Born in the U.S.A. Tour gets underway, and the Reunion Tour comes to a close. Plus: catch guest spots with Brian Wilson and La Bamba, and listen to the E Street Band tinker with “New York City Serenade” during a Darkness soundcheck.
Bruce headlines Hard Rock Calling, plays an impromptu 2am concert in Iceland(!), guest-stars with Jackson Browne, and more.
A big, big day for Bruce: He sees his first ever rock concert, kicks off his biggest ever tour, films his most popular video, and debuts Nils and Patti as members of the E Street Band. Whew! There’s a lot more inside, too.
On this date: Bruce films the video for “American Skin (41 Shots),” plays his last show with the 1992-1993 band, and more.