Happy birthday, Nils Lofgren! Also on this date: the first “Badlands” bridge singalong, Bruce’s first-ever show in Italy, a secret gig in rural PA, and a memorial service for Clarence. More inside.
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On this date: Bruce plays Red Rocks for the first time, guest stars abound, and the legendary ten-night MSG Reunion stand continues. More highlights inside.
On this date: Clarence’s final music video debuts, Bruce plays his first show in Finland, and rumors spread about an upcoming Broadway run.
Bruce kicks off World Tour 1992, continues the Reunion Tour’s last stand, premieres “Take ‘Em as They Come,” and more. Plus: Patti Scialfa releases her second album and plays a mini-concert in New York City.
Happy Birthday, Western Stars, released on this day in 2019. Plus: watch and listen to Bruce play with Phish, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and Gary U.S. Bonds. More highlights inside.
Rare performances abound on this date in Springsteen history–listen to the debut performances of “Car Wash,” and “Seaside Bar Song” and more.
On this date: Bruce receives his first Tony Award! Plus: a wonderful, under-the-radar video/performance of “The Promised Land” in London, the premiere of a three-part BBC profile on Bruce, and more.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
Happy wedding anniversary, Bruce and Patti! Also on this date: Bruce plays a Born in the U.S.A. warm-up gig at The Stone Pony–listen to the first public airing of much of the album. Plus: the stadium breaker!
On this date: recording sessions begin for Bruce’s first album, Pete Townshend makes a guest appearance, and more.