Bruce headlines the Harley Davidson Festival in Milwaukee and blows minds with a setlist for the ages in New Jersey, but it’s his surprise appearance with Southside Johnny at The Agora in Cleveland that wins the date.
On this date: Bruce and the E Street Band open the MTV Video Music Awards, play a one-time-only cover of “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle” and more.
The full-band debut of “Soul Driver,” an “Independence Day” train wreck, the premiere of “Proud Mary” and “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee),” and more.
Bruce and the E Street Band wrap up their Boston Reunion stand with the long-awaited return of encore favorite, “Raise Your Hand.” More highlights inside.
On this date: the live debut of “Be True,” Bruce’s first show in New Brunswick (the province, not the town), and more.
On this date: Bruce releases his third studio album, Born to Run. Plus: Little Steven fronts the E Street Band at a 2009 soundcheck, a memorable on-stage marriage proposal, and more.
As guest appearances go, Tom Waits and Sting are pretty high up there–both happened on this date. Plus: the Magic Tour wraps up in loose, eclectic style, and more.
Today in Bruce history: Bruce welcomes Max and Roy to the E Street Band and kicks off his “autobiography tour.” Plus: highlights from epic, surprise-filled shows, and more.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Levon Helm, Little Steven reunites with the E Street Band, and the original Miami Horns make their final appearance on an E Street stage.
Guest appearances galore on this date in history: Flo and Eddie, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Marah’s Dave Bielanko, and more. Plus: the premiere of the modern arrangement of “Dancing in the Dark” and more.