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.
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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,
A rare performance of “Lion’s Den” and a surprise cover of Van Halen’s “Jump” lead today’s highlights.
On this date: Bruce records “Roulette,” performs “Johnny Bye-Bye” for the final time, releases Live in New York City, and jams with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Video and more highlights inside.
A fascinating Asbury Park panel and joyous Wonder Bar concert with Nicky Addeo lead the highlights from this date in Bruce history.
On this date in Springsteen history: watch Bruce’s full Tunnel of Love show in Uniondale, hear his last performance of “Good Eye,” and more.
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.
Grammy Award wins and performances, Part 2 of a Friday Night Videos profile, and a most unexpected cover from this date in Springsteen history.
Can a day in Bruce history get any more packed? Hear the backstory from Ernest “Boom” Carter’s first show; listen to Bruce, Madonna, and Prince play together in 1985; watch a classic Grammy Awards performance with Elvis Costello and Dave Grohl, and much more!