On this date in history: the live debut of “Raise Your Hand,” the live recording of “Be True” for Chimes of Freedom, and Springsteen on Broadway reaches its 100th show. More highlights and lots of great video inside!
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Steve Van Zandt makes his Steel Mill debut, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their first show, and Bruce convinces Columbia Records to sign The Bangles–all on this date in Springsteen history.
The live debuts of “Frankie” and “Ain’t Got You” both happened on this date in history. More highlights inside.
On this date: the Chicken Scratch Tour kicks off, the Lawsuit Tour winds down, and Bruce performs at the Oscars. More highlights inside.
A fantastic 1974 interview, the only performance of “You’ll Be Comin’ Down,” and a guest-appearance by Eddie Vedder in Seattle lead the highlights from this eventful date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce holds a one-off benefit show with a wild setlist in ’93, the first Working on a Dream preview show in ’09, and the legendary ’77 Boston stand continues. More highlights inside.
The legendary Boston Music Hall stand of ’77 began on this date. Plus: Bruce guests with Neil Young in Sydney, Rosie comes out for the first time in the post-reunion era, and more.
On this date: Bruce wins the Best Original Song Academy Award for “Streets of Philadelphia,” plays his first-ever show in Australia, releases the single for “Better Days” and more.
On this date in history: Danny Federici makes his final appearance with the E Street Band. Watch the emotional performance, plus more highlights from across the years.
Bruce makes a Daily Show appearance, records tracks for the Seeger Sessions album, and closes out the L.A. Sports Arena on this date in history. Highlights and more inside.