On this significant date: Bruce pays tribute to Frank Sinatra on his 80th birthday, the Blood Brothers EP is released, and Danny Federici plays his final full show. Much more inside.
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On this date: Bruce headlines at the Philadelphia Spectrum for the first time, Western Stars debuts in movie theaters, and Clarence Clemons joins the E Street Band. Lots more highlights inside.
On this date in Springsteen history: A live radio broadcast from The Roxy, guest appearances with The Knack and U2, and more.
Happy birthday, Charlie Giordano and The River! Also on this date: Bruce plays an acoustic set at the first Bridge School Benefit, an epic E Street Band performance of “Better Man” with Bruce and Eddie Vedder, and much more.
On this date: the kick-off of the Wild & Innocent Tour, an early morning Magic performance on the Today show, and more.
The Born in the U.S.A. Tour starts its last stand, and Bruce becomes a published author. More highlights and lots of video inside.
On this date: A performance by the Castiles that would be officially released almost 50 years later, Bruce uploads a new, under-the-radar cover, and the one and only performance to date of “Let’s Be Friends (Skin to Skin).” Lots more highlights inside.
On this date: Phantom Dan earns his nickname, Bruce and the band kick off a six-night stand at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Bruce plays his first 9/11 show since the tragic attacks, and more.
For a rare song, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is performed on two different occasions on this date. Plus: a complete 1982 bar gig, Bruce headlines Glastonbury, and more.
“4th of July Asbury Park (Sandy),” made its concert debut on this date, along with Bruce’s covers of “Have Love Will Travel,” “Sweet Soul Music,” and “Purple Rain.” These and many more highlights inside.