Hear fans sing “Hungry Heart” to Bruce for the first time; watch Bruce give a remarkable interview to Charlie Rose; and catch Adam Sandler’s Bruce impression on SNL. These and more highlights inside, all from this date in history.
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Only the Strong Survive and The Essential Bruce Springsteen celebrate anniversaries today. Plus: special Veterans Day shows, the one-time-only original version of “Long Walk Home,” and more.
On this date: Bruce plays a special show at his old elementary school, a complete Stand Up for Heroes performance, and the long-awaited return of “Drive All Night” after a quarter-century absence.
A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.
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.
“Wrecking Ball” (the song) debuted on this date. Plus: Bruce films Black & White Night with Roy Orbison, joins Bryan Adams at the Invictus Games, makes his first and only appearance in India, and more.
The Wrecking Ball tour wraps, the No Nukes! shows kick off, and Bruce opens a telethon for a nation in desperate need of healing–all on this date. Plus: early birthday surprises!
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: 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.
Steel Mill plays under the stars, Boom Carter and Dave Sancious play their final E Street gig, Philly and Boston duel each other across the years for most fervent news coverage, and more–all from this date.