Bruce wins many Grammys, is saluted by MusiCares, breaks out an awesome “Highway to Hell” cover and more on this very busy day in Springsteen history.
Tag: Lawsuit tour
On this date in Springsteen history: Not one, not two, but *three* Australian shows, the “Lawsuit Tour” opener, and no respect in Atlanta for “Bruce Silversteen.”
A day full of highlights, from Bruce’s first meeting with Mike Appel, to his first on-stage appearance with Ronnie Spector, to the recording of the “Born in the U.S.A.” video and more.
On this date: Bruce gives a revealing radio interview, plays “Prove It ’78” for the last time for 32 years, and makes the first of many Light of Day appearances. More highlights and tons of video inside.
On this date: “Working on a Dream” makes its debut, Bruce headlines a Hurricane Sandy telethon, and the first of several Seeger Sessions. More highlights inside.
Patti Smith makes her one and only guest appearance on an E Street stage, the debuts of “Born in the U.S.A.” (the single) and “Brilliant Disguise” (the video), and more.
Bruce headlines an all-star roster of talent at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts. Also on this date: Bruce plays at Tom Petty’s house, Gary U.S. Bonds’ first appearance on an E Street stage, and more.
Bruce’s Bridge School Benefit sequel, the E Street Band’s first-ever show, the DVD release that never was, and more–all from this date.
Happy Birthday, Garry Tallent, born on this day in 1949. Also on this date: Bruce films a BBC documentary, gets politically active, and more.
On this date: Bruce headlines at the Philadelphia Spectrum for the first time, Western Stars debuts in movie theaters, and Clarence Clemons joins the E Street Band. Lots more highlights inside.