On this date: Bruce receives his first Tony Award! Plus: a wonderful, under-the-radar video/performance of “The Promised Land” in London, the premiere of a three-part BBC profile on Bruce, and more.
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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!
On this date: recording sessions begin for Bruce’s first album, Pete Townshend makes a guest appearance, and more.
Highlights from this date: a great recording of an early version of “Rosalita,” a guest-appearance by Joan Baez, an abandoned “Dancing in the Dark” video,, and more. Plus: the E Street Band (and the fans!) get an on-stage surprise in Indianapolis.
The very first performances of “Loose Ends” and “Lion’s Den” lead off the highlights from this date in Springsteen history. Plus: it’s wedding season!
Darkness on the Edge of Town was released on this date in 1978! Also on this date: a historic radio performance, the only known performance of “A Night Like This,” and more. Great audio and video inside.
On this date: Bruce begins recording the Darkness album, convenes his new band for their first rehearsal, plays his first show as a married man, and wraps up World Tour 1993. These highlights and more inside.
On this date: one of the great Springsteen radio broadcasts, the recording of “Pink Cadillac” and “I Wanna Be With You,” plus highlights from great shows over the years.
Happy Birthday, Tom Morello! Also on this date: Bruce joins Southside Johnny’s legendary radio broadcast, headlines Pinkpop, and more.