“Streets of Philadelphia,” “Because the Night” and Jessica Rae Springsteen all debuted on this date. Video and more highlights inside.
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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.
On this date: The debut of “The Hitter,” a rare 1971 soundboard performance, and more. Plus: “Good evening, Ohio!”
Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
It’s Bruce’s first show in Indiana and the Ivory Coast, and his last-ever show at Giants Stadium. Both happened on this date–more highlights inside.
Suki Lahav and “She’s the One” make their debut on the same night, the Rising Tour wraps up, and Bruce kicks off a mini-tour with Barack Obama. Much more inside.
The original River Tour kicks off with a Bob Seger duet, Bruce releases an American Land Edition of his Seeger Sessions album, and Springsteen on Broadway makes its debut. Many, many more highlights inside.
The Wrecking Ball tour wraps, the No Nukes! shows kick off, and Bruce opens a telethon for a nation in desperate need of healing–all on this date. Plus: early birthday surprises!
On this date: the inaugural Glory Days Symposium draws hundreds of Springsteen scholars to Monmouth University. On stage, Bruce plays “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love)” and “Louie Louie” for the first time. More highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Jay Weinberg, born on this date in 1990. Also on this date: Bruce plays The Stone Pony for the very first time, wins an MTV VMA, performs “State Trooper” live for the first time, and more.