On this date: Bruce unveils his new touring band at a special gig at the Bottom Line. Plus: A special night with Robert Pinsky and John Wesley Harding, Little Steven’s NJ Hall of Fame induction, and more.
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The premiere of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Give My Love to Rose,” the filming of “Broken Radio,” the E Street Band premiere of “Better Days,” and an on-stage Bruce and Clarence collision lead the highlights from this date in history.
On this date: Bruce assembles his new band for the first time and “Terry’s Song” gets its first public performance. Plus: Bob Seger, Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, Tom Waits and others join Bruce on-stage.
Happy birthday, Mighty Max Weinberg! Plus: Bruce releases 18 Tracks, Jon Bon Jovi makes a guest appearance, and much, much more.
On this busy date: the release of In Concert/MTV Plugged, the debut of “Light of Day,” an all-star Elvis-themed benefit at Carnegie Hall, and so much more!
Out of work during the pandemic, Bruce takes a side gig as a radio DJ. Plus: controversy ensues when Bruce cancels a Greensboro show in protest over discrimination in North Carolina,
Bruce debuts “The Fever” and “Don’t Look Back,” records “The Klansman,” and more.
On this date: Jake Clemons’ debut E Street Band performance and Suki Lahav’s final one.
It’s a behind-the-scenes day: listen to the backstory of Ernest “Boom” Carter’s first show, watch local news coverage of the Tunnel of Love Express tour, and spy on Bruce getting ready for sound check with The Wallflowers.
“We Are the World” was released on this date in 1985. More highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside, including Bruce’s first-ever shows in Houston and Atlantic City.