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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.
On this date: Bruce plays his first-ever stadium concert in his home state, brings back “Crush on You” and “Drift Away” after 28 years, makes an unintentionally comical Asbury Park surprise appearance and more.
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.
On this date: listen to the earliest known performance of a work-in-progress “Jungleland,” the debut of “Man at the Top,” and more.
As on-this-date highlights go, it’s hard to top Bruce’s first meeting with John Hammond. But there’s much more, including Bruce’s first guest turn with Cats on a Smooth Surface and some truly epic shows.
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.
An E Street “sneak attack,” a self-spoofing Bruce, and a pair of guest-starring Joes highlight this day in Springsteen history.
Bruce celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Human Rights Now! Tour in Paris, wins an important lawsuit in the UK, plays his first-ever concert in Mexico, and more.
On this date: Bruce duets with John Legend, the legendary Hammersmith Odeon ’75 show, the release of Live in Barcelona, and more.
Bruce opened his 2009 album-length meditation on aging with an overture every bit as epic and powerful as “Jungleland.” Maybe even more.