The live debut of “Iceman,” the looooong-awaited return of “Prove It ’78,” and an epic final High Hopes stand lead the highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
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On this date: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their final gig, Bruce takes over a dancing school ball in Germany (really), and more.
Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom make their debut under that name on this date in history. Plus: Max misses his first show in 35 years, Bruce and Julianne hold their wedding reception, Bruce’s first ever performance of “Satan’s Jewel Crown,” and more.
On this date: Nils Lofgren joins the E Street Band, Bruce enjoys a final night out as a bachelor, Bruce plays “Dream Baby Dream” for the first time, and more.
A big day for premieres: “Cautious Man,” “Boom Boom,” “A Good Man Is Hard to Find (Pittsburgh),” and “Bring ’em Home” all make their debuts on this date. More highlights inside.
Bruce plays full albums for the first time, makes his first visit to Austria, promotes an upcoming SNL appearance, and more.
On this date: Bruce receives Sweden’s Polar Music Prize. Watch full footage plus more highlights inside.
On this date: Bruce records his first demos for Columbia Records, honors Pete Seeger and Dr. John, makes a return visit to Jazz Fest, and more.
As on-this-date highlights go, it’s hard to top Bruce’s first meeting with John Hammond. But there’s much more, including Bruce’s first guest turn with Cats on a Smooth Surface and some truly epic shows.
Talk about a significant date: Bruce plays his legendary Jazz Fest show in 2006; “Dancing in the Dark” makes its reunion-era debut; MTV debuts a new documentary; and the Sunshine Blues Band debuts. Much more inside.