On this date: Seattle and Philadelphia get set list rarities, and Bruce opens for Steve Wonder.
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Steve Van Zandt makes his Steel Mill debut, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their first show, and Bruce convinces Columbia Records to sign The Bangles–all on this date in Springsteen history.
The legendary Boston Music Hall stand of ’77 began on this date. Plus: Bruce guests with Neil Young in Sydney, Rosie comes out for the first time in the post-reunion era, and more.
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.
On this date in history: Danny Federici makes his final appearance with the E Street Band. Watch the emotional performance, plus more highlights from across the years.
On this date in Springsteen history: Guest appearances with Joe Ely, Warren Zevon, Richard Davis, and more.
On this date: the live debut of “High Hopes,” a guest appearance with Jackson Browne, and more.
What’s the big highlight on a day like this? Hall of Fame performances with U2 and Darlene Love? Guest appearances with Robert Gordon and Conor Oberst? A pristinely recorded 1972 rehearsal? You decide–there’s too many to chose from.
On this date: Jake Clemons’ debut E Street Band performance and Suki Lahav’s final one.
“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.