On this date: The legendary Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour begins! Hear the soundcheck and opening inside, and watch tour premieres and rarities galore from this date in history.
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On this date: Bruce performs “The Angel” for the first time and soundchecks a new song, “American Skin (41 Shots).” Plus: Bruce is honored on Ellis Island, and the E Street Band returns to the stage after the passing of Danny Federici. Many more highlights inside.
On this date in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
Two interviews and guest-stars galore: Rosanne Cash, John Cafferty, Wolfgang Niedecken, and Tom Morello all share the stage with Bruce on this date.
On this busy date: the release of Human Touch and Lucky Town, the start of World Tour 1993, and the finale of the 2013 Australian Tour. More highlights and video inside.
On this date: Bruce wins the Best Original Song Academy Award for “Streets of Philadelphia,” plays his first-ever show in Australia, releases the single for “Better Days” and more.
A fascinating 2012 interview and great Australian performances from 2014 and 2017 highlight this day in Springsteen history.
If Night Two in Philadelphia wasn’t longer than Night One, it certainly was looser–and that unpredictability made for a great show on a thick and humid Friday night.
Musical cousin but lyrical opposite to “Lucky Town,” “You’ll Be Comin’ Down” is an under-the-radar track (perhaps justifiably) from Bruce’s Magic album.
