“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.
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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.
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 date in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
On this date in history: Danny Federici makes his final appearance with the E Street Band. Watch the emotional performance, plus more highlights from across the years.
Happy birthday to Danny Federici, born on this date in 1950. Also on this date: Steel Mill plays their last gig, an original River Tour show is captured on video, and more.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Patti Smith, debuts “Hearts of Stone,” and records a Christmas greeting for Ed Sciaky. Plus: a very crowded “solo” stage in Asbury Park and much more.
On this date: Bruce meets David Bowie, Charlie Giordano makes his official E Street Band debut, a remarkable acoustic show in Asbury Park, and more.
This date in Springsteen history gave us some gems: check out the unreleased 1980 concert video from Largo, listen to highlights from Bruce’s trio of Asbury Park concerts in 1996, and more.
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.