Bruce makes his first guest appearance with Patti Smith, and Patti Scialfa misses her first Broadway show with Bruce.
Author: Ken
Bruce unwrapped his very first electric guitar on this date in 1964–truly the gift that keeps on giving. Merry Christmas!
Truly one time only, and never before heard: Bruce Springsteen joins local band Odin and creates a brand new song on the spot.
All is quiet on E Street, but the Springsteen household gets a visit from local carolers.
Peace on earth hasn’t quite set in–a fight breaks out during an early performance of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.”
Watch Bruce’s surprise appearance at a 2008 holiday show. Plus: Bruce heads west and gets his California driver’s license. These and more highlights inside.
On this date: Born in the U.S.A. passes Thriller’s run on the U.S. album chart, Bruce plays his first-ever show in Toronto, and more.
Listen to a 1974 interview, a legendary ’78 concert, and watch a 1994 holiday show appearance–all from this date.
A holiday SNL appearance, Bruce’s first-ever Canadian show, and two raucous holiday shows lead off today’s highlights.
Bruce plays “Who’ll Stop the Rain” for the first time. Plus: Listen to Bruce’s Asbury Park holiday show from 2000.