On this date: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their final gig, Bruce takes over a dancing school ball in Germany (really), and more.
Tag: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom
Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom make their debut under that name on this date in history. Plus: Max misses his first show in 35 years, Bruce and Julianne hold their wedding reception, Bruce’s first ever performance of “Satan’s Jewel Crown,” and more.
Steve Van Zandt makes his Steel Mill debut, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their first show, and Bruce convinces Columbia Records to sign The Bangles–all on this date in Springsteen history.
Let’s kick off summer with Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom in this rewritten version of Sonny Boy Williamson’s “One Way Out.”
One time only: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom let loose (and I do mean loose) with the transitional “Lady of Boston.”
Half a century ago and twice only (thankfully): Bruce adapted Irving Berlin’s 1911 classic as the short-lived theme song for Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom.
One time only: Bruce turns the spotlight on Southside Johnny when Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play the only known performance of “Southside Shuffle.”
“Jumbeliah” marks a transition in Bruce’s songwriting and provides a fascinating look at one of the only original compositions he created for the short-lived Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom.
Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom covers Carole King’s “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”