On this date: Born in the U.S.A. hits #1, Bruce wraps up the European leg of the BITUSA Tour, and at the Roxy in 1978, Bruce delivers one of his greatest performances of all time.
Category: Kingdom of Days
Bruce wraps up one Wembley stand, kicks off another, records performances for Live 1975-85, and more. Plus: Listen to a 1984 soundcheck that includes a never-played “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Bruce makes his first television appearance, makes his first political endorsement (earlier than you might think), and plays “Drive All Night” for the first time in 27 years–all on this date in history.
Several great shows on this date in Springsteen history, but the chief highlight is a loose, funny 1978 radio interview Bruce gave on his day off. Check it out inside.
On this date: Bruce announces his participation in the Human Rights Now Tour during a worldwide broadcast of his Tunnel of Love show in Stockholm, and Italian fans surprise Bruce when he takes the stage in Milan. More highlights inside.
Happy birthday “Professor” Roy Bittan! Also on this date: Bruce films his first movie role, opens the Meadowlands, and plays “Jersey Girl” for the first time. Plus: CBS profiles Clarence, and Mike Appel takes legal action to stop Bruce from recording.
The Born in the U.S.A. Tour gets underway, and the Reunion Tour comes to a close. Plus: catch guest spots with Brian Wilson and La Bamba, and listen to the E Street Band tinker with “New York City Serenade” during a Darkness soundcheck.
Bruce headlines Hard Rock Calling, plays an impromptu 2am concert in Iceland(!), guest-stars with Jackson Browne, and more.
A big, big day for Bruce: He sees his first ever rock concert, kicks off his biggest ever tour, films his most popular video, and debuts Nils and Patti as members of the E Street Band. Whew! There’s a lot more inside, too.
London Calling: Live in Hyde Park is filmed on this date, as is Bruce’s video for “Dancing in the Dark.” Plus: a stormy night in Milan on the Rising Tour, a 1993 bar gig and more.