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.
“Janey Needs a Shooter” traces its origins back to this one-time-only Bruce Springsteen Band homage to a 1964 hit single by Curtis Mayfield.
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.
For a rare song, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is performed on two different occasions on this date. Plus: a complete 1982 bar gig, Bruce headlines Glastonbury, and more.
On this date: Bruce films the video for “American Skin (41 Shots),” plays his last show with the 1992-1993 band, and more.