It’s a monumental date in Springsteen history: Bruce auditions for Mike Appel and records his greatest hit, Rosie comes out for the first time (listen inside), and much more. Plus: the secret origin of the E Street Band.
Author: Ken
Listen to highlights from Toronto ’77 and Starkville ’81.
An embarrassment of riches on this date in Bruce history: the one and only performance of “Hunter of Invisible Game,” a Grammy performance with Paul McCartney, a Johnny Cash tribute, and much more–great footage and audio today!
Bruce joins Marah in the studio, plays “In Freehold” *outside* Freehold for the first time, and plays three Australian shows (he knows the right time of year to go!) on this day in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce wins three Grammy Awards, plays his last show at the Sunshine In, and much more.
On this date: Watch highlights from Bruce’s last show in Sydney. Off-stage, a fourteen-year old Bruce watches the Beatles live debut on American TV. More highlights inside.
Bruce wins many Grammys, is saluted by MusiCares, breaks out an awesome “Highway to Hell” cover and more on this very busy day in Springsteen history.
On this date in Springsteen history: Not one, not two, but *three* Australian shows, the “Lawsuit Tour” opener, and no respect in Atlanta for “Bruce Silversteen.”
Great E Street Band footage from 1975, a guest appearance with Steve Earle from 1998, a James Taylor cover from 2006, and a tribute to Bob Dylan in 2015–all from this date in Bruce Springsteen history.
Check out a rare TV profile from 1985, a pro-shot “Kitty’s Back” from 2014, and highlights from the spectacular 1975 Main Point show featuring work-in-progress versions of songs that would appear on Born to Run.