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Bruce broke up the band on this date in 1989, but there are plenty of happy highlights too: the first-ever performances of “Drive All Night” and “Hungry Heart,” an adorable tape-recorded message to local schoolchildren, the premiere of Legends of Springsteen, Charlie’s first E Street appearance, and more.
The Vote for Change Tour kicks off, The Rising Tour winds down, and Bruce kicks off a mini-tour of Italy with the Sessions Band. Plus: Bruce serenades Sting on his 60th birthday, and I meet Bruce in Seattle!
Happy birthday, Born in the U.S.A.! Celebrate by watching some historic footage from the Newcastle ’85 performance (and the hilarious British music critics’ reviewing it); then listen to the world premieres of “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Further On (Up the Road).”
On this date in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
Watch rare River Tour footage, a holiday performance with Conan O’Brien, an interview on Italian TV, and more.