Patti Scialfa tries out for the E Street Band, Bruce plays host to a ton of guests for a special Concert to Fight Hunger, and much more on this eventful date in Springsteen history.
Tag: Born in the USA tour
On this date: Bruce and the Sessions Band stop by Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the first “Fade Away” in almost a quarter-century, and more.
Happy birthday, Nils Lofgren! Also on this date: the first “Badlands” bridge singalong, Bruce’s first-ever show in Italy, a secret gig in rural PA, and a memorial service for Clarence. More inside.
Rest in peace, Clarence “Big Man” Clemons. Clarence passed away on this date in 2011, but watch his magical performance with Bruce–just the two of them–from this date in 1988.
Bruce kicks off World Tour 1992, continues the Reunion Tour’s last stand, premieres “Take ‘Em as They Come,” and more. Plus: Patti Scialfa releases her second album and plays a mini-concert in New York City.
Rare performances abound on this date in Springsteen history–listen to the debut performances of “Car Wash,” and “Seaside Bar Song” and more.
The legendary final stand of the Reunion Tour kicks off at Madison Square Garden, and Bruce joins Jackson Browne at the Rally for Disarmament. More highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
Happy wedding anniversary, Bruce and Patti! Also on this date: Bruce plays a Born in the U.S.A. warm-up gig at The Stone Pony–listen to the first public airing of much of the album. Plus: the stadium breaker!
Steel Mill plays the prom, Bruce appears on the Tonight Show, a ’92 rehearsal show radio broadcast, the world premiere of “Queen of the Supermarket,” and the release of Live in Dublin–these and more highlights from this date inside.