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.
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The live debut of “I Wanna Be With You” and the first public Seeger Sessions warm-up show lead the highlights from this date in Bruce history.
On this date in history: Bruce releases his American Beauty EP. Plus: the live debut of “Follow That Dream” and “Where the Bands Are” and much more.
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 in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
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.
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!
On this date: the E Street Band premiere of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” an early version of “Devils & Dust,” and pro-shot Verona footage from 1993.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen meets Jon Landau and Ennio Morricone, plays his first show in Japan, inducts his band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.
On this date: The Reunion Tour finally kicks off, Bruce works out a new song called “Devils & Dust” at a 2003 soundcheck, and the E Street Band plays a surprise concert at Colgate University. More highlights and great video inside.