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.
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On this date: Bruce assembles his new band for the first time and “Terry’s Song” gets its first public performance. Plus: Bob Seger, Alejandro Escovedo, Joe Ely, Tom Waits and others join Bruce on-stage.
On this date in Springsteen history: Guest appearances with Joe Ely, Warren Zevon, Richard Davis, and more.
Bono inducts Bruce into the Hall of Fame, Bruce speaks and performs at SXSW, and more on a busy date in Springsteen history.
What’s the big highlight on a day like this? Hall of Fame performances with U2 and Darlene Love? Guest appearances with Robert Gordon and Conor Oberst? A pristinely recorded 1972 rehearsal? You decide–there’s too many to chose from.
An E Street “sneak attack,” a self-spoofing Bruce, and a pair of guest-starring Joes highlight this day in Springsteen history.
On this day in history: Bruce Springsteen films the video for “The Wrestler,” duets with Joe Ely in Austin, and more.
On this date: Rosie goes missing, Queen of the Supermarket turns up, Philly Elvis makes his debut, and more. Plus: highlights from the star-studded Alliance of Neighbors benefit concert.
Bruce broke up the band on this date in 1989, but there are plenty of happy highlights too: the first-ever performances of “Drive All Night” and “Hungry Heart,” an adorable tape-recorded message to local schoolchildren, the premiere of Legends of Springsteen, Charlie’s first E Street appearance, and more.
Both River tours ended on this date; check out highlights from each inside, plus: Ed Norton interviews Bruce on stage in Toronto, and on the Rising Tour, Bruce starts rediscovering his missing years.