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Bruce kicks off August with a bang: from the debut of the Miami Horns, the first-ever performances of “Something in the Night,” “Two for the Road,” “Rendezvous,” and “Trouble River,” a Letterman appearance, bar gigs and more–this date in history is jam-packed! (And yet Bruce still finds time to take in a ballgame…)
Bruce plays his longest show ever in Helsinki, well over four hours including a pre-show. Plus: surprise appearances with U2, Bruce Hornsby, and Marshall Crenshaw, the live debut of “Lift Me Up” and more.
On this date: Bruce releases The Rising, his first E Street Band album in 18 years. Watch the day’s festivities inside. Plus: the premiere of “All the Way Home” in 1992, reggae versions of “Born in the U.S.A.” and “My Hometown,” and more.
Happy birthday, Patti Scialfa, born on this date in 1953! Watch Bruce wish his wife a happy birthday by premiering “Give the Girl a Kiss” in her honor. More highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Bobby King! Plus: a sizzling set in a rainy Rock Creek Park, the debut of “Summertime Blues,” the emotional return of “Jungleland,” and more.
Happy birthday, Cindy Mizelle! Also on this date: Bruce sues Mike Appel, plays the first “Candy’s Room” in 15 years, duets with Glen Hansard, and more.
On this date: Bruce plays “My Father’s House” for the first time and rehearses in front of a lucky crowd of contest winners. Lots of video inside.
On this date: Soozie Tyrell joins the E Street family, and Evan James joins the Springsteen family. Plus: Bruce plays… an IPO party?
On this date: the live debut of “You Got It,” the long awaited return of “Point Blank,” a Boss-guided tour of Asbury Park, and a stunner of a show in Leeds.
Don’t even know where to start today–treasures abound. Listen to a gorgeous Bruce Springsteen Band performance from ’71, the earliest known performance of “New York City Serenade,” watch a delightful Copenhagen street performance, and so very much more.