On this date: Bruce performs “The Angel” for the first time and soundchecks a new song, “American Skin (41 Shots).” Plus: Bruce is honored on Ellis Island, and the E Street Band returns to the stage after the passing of Danny Federici. Many more highlights inside.
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Rare River Tour (the original one) video, an all-star one-night-only tribute to the Upstage, and the first public warm-up for the Devils & Dust Tour lead the highlights from this day in Bruce history.
On this busy date: the release of In Concert/MTV Plugged, the debut of “Light of Day,” an all-star Elvis-themed benefit at Carnegie Hall, and so much more!
On this date: the E Street Band premiere of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” an early version of “Devils & Dust,” and pro-shot Verona footage from 1993.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen meets Jon Landau and Ennio Morricone, plays his first show in Japan, inducts his band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.
On this date: The Reunion Tour finally kicks off, Bruce works out a new song called “Devils & Dust” at a 2003 soundcheck, and the E Street Band plays a surprise concert at Colgate University. More highlights and great video inside.
The live debuts of “Frankie” and “Ain’t Got You” both happened on this date in history. More highlights inside.
On this date: the Chicken Scratch Tour kicks off, the Lawsuit Tour winds down, and Bruce performs at the Oscars. More highlights inside.
A fantastic 1974 interview, the only performance of “You’ll Be Comin’ Down,” and a guest-appearance by Eddie Vedder in Seattle lead the highlights from this eventful date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce holds a one-off benefit show with a wild setlist in ’93, the first Working on a Dream preview show in ’09, and the legendary ’77 Boston stand continues. More highlights inside.