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Bruce broke up the band on this date in 1989, but there are plenty of happy highlights too: the first-ever performances of “Drive All Night” and “Hungry Heart,” an adorable tape-recorded message to local schoolchildren, the premiere of Legends of Springsteen, Charlie’s first E Street appearance, and more.
On this date in Springsteen history: A live radio broadcast from The Roxy, guest appearances with The Knack and U2, and more.
On this date: Bruce debuts “Long Time Comin'” nine years before its album release, a star-studded show at the Roxy, Bruce and Billy Joel perform for Barack Obama, and more.
On this date: Bruce and Sam Moore share the stage for the first time, and the Human Rights Now! Tour wraps up with a worldwide broadcast. More highlights inside.
On this date: Arcade Fire makes a memorable guest appearance, Bruce plays his first-ever show in Argentina, and the European Rising Tour kicks off. Video and more highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Charlie Giordano and The River! Also on this date: Bruce plays an acoustic set at the first Bridge School Benefit, an epic E Street Band performance of “Better Man” with Bruce and Eddie Vedder, and much more.
Bruce is officially a Broadway star when his show opens at long last. Plus: Bruce plays in Brazil for the first time and is inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. More highlights inside.
On this date: Steel Mill opens for Ike and Tina Turner, Suki Lahav joins the E Street Band, and the Vote for Change Tour wraps up with a star-studded broadcast. These and more highlights inside.
Tour premieres galore at shows across the years, plus Bruce makes a promotional book tour appearance, and previews continue for his Broadway show.
It’s Bruce’s first show in Indiana and the Ivory Coast, and his last-ever show at Giants Stadium. Both happened on this date–more highlights inside.