The Dixie Chicks make a surprise appearance in Detroit, joining Bruce, REM, and company on the Vote for Change stage.
Author: Ken
It may not have accomplished much in the short term, but Bruce and company put on a galvanizing show in Cleveland that helped reclaimed patriotism for the American left.
Spotlight on Patti Scialfa today, and her wonderful Rumble Doll single, “As Long as I Can Be With You.” Check out the rare performance (with Bruce on backup) inside.
It’s time for another “I’m on Fire” cover–by a trio who nails it so well that I can only narrow them down to three great performances.
Bruce makes an unusual appearance at the Invictus Games closing ceremony, playing a short acoustic set and joining Bryan Adams for two rockers.
Bruce joined The Four Tops and Diana Ross at the 1990 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for the Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself.” (I think–can’t actually pick him out. But give it try.)
Bruce’s one-and-only performance of “School Is Out” was with its original recording artist back in 1981.
Singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan turns in a gorgeously sung and beautifully filmed performance of “Nebraska.”
What can we say about this early, bluesy Steel Mill original other than that it showcases a young Bruce Springsteen developing his stage presence and patter? Um… let’s just go with that.
Days after Hank Ballard’s passing, Bruces Springsteen and Hornsby (along with former Steel Mill bandmate Robbin Thompson) pay tribute by playing Ballard’s last great hit.