Out of work during the pandemic, Bruce takes a side gig as a radio DJ. Plus: controversy ensues when Bruce cancels a Greensboro show in protest over discrimination in North Carolina,
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On this date: the Chicken Scratch Tour kicks off, the Lawsuit Tour winds down, and Bruce performs at the Oscars. More highlights inside.
President Obama and an all-star line-up of musicians pay tribute to Bruce at the Kennedy Center Honors. Video and more highlights from this date in Springsteen history inside.
Twice only: Bruce plays one of the all-time great rock and roll songs during surprise appearances at The Stone Pony in the summer of ’89.
One of rock’s most covered songs produced some memorable Springsteen on-stage performances.
Twice only: Bruce covered Elvis Presley’s 1964 hit during two appearances in the same week at Jersey Shore clubs.
ZZ Top’s “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” was a set list favorite for Bruce’s Stone Pony appearances in 1984, but it was a lot rarer on E Street stages. “Official” and club performances inside.
Bruce has played Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” in concert twice: once in 2011 with Seger himself, and once way back in a 1980s club appearance. Catch both fun performances inside.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen joins Stone Pony house band Cats on a Smooth Surface to cover a lost rockabilly classic.
Bruce played Dion’s “The Wanderer” three times with its original artist, long before he took a run at it with the E Street Band. Watch and listen to great performances across three decades.