Patti Smith makes her one and only guest appearance on an E Street stage, the debuts of “Born in the U.S.A.” (the single) and “Brilliant Disguise” (the video), and more.
Tag: Because the Night
Bruce’s legendary 1975 stand at The Bottom Line begins on this date; 30 years later, Bruce wraps his summer solo acoustic tour. Check out both shows plus more highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Cindy Mizelle! Also on this date: Bruce sues Mike Appel, plays the first “Candy’s Room” in 15 years, duets with Glen Hansard, and more.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
On this date: the live premiere of “Trapped” and guest appearances with Bono, Dropkick Murphys, the Rolling Stones, and… Stephen King? (Yep, and Dave Barry, Amy Tan, Matt Groening and more–this one needs to be seen to be believed.)
An E Street “sneak attack,” a self-spoofing Bruce, and a pair of guest-starring Joes highlight this day in Springsteen history.
“Streets of Philadelphia,” “Because the Night” and Jessica Rae Springsteen all debuted on this date. Video and more highlights inside.
“Merry Christmas Baby,” “This Land Is Your Land” and a work-in-progress “Ramrod” all made their live debut on this date. Plus: Bruce joins Mike Ness in the studio, Earth’s biggest show, and more.
On this date: Bruce announces the reunion of the E Street Band! Plus: Watch Bruce improv a new “song” when nature calls during a show, catch two holiday shows, and more.
Bruce’s video for “Born in the U.S.A.” premiered on MTV on this date–check out the coverage, plus: guest appearances by Bono, Dave Stewart, and Dion, Bruce’s first-ever show in the Netherlands, and more.