Only the Strong Survive and The Essential Bruce Springsteen celebrate anniversaries today. Plus: special Veterans Day shows, the one-time-only original version of “Long Walk Home,” and more.
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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.
On this date: the inaugural Glory Days Symposium draws hundreds of Springsteen scholars to Monmouth University. On stage, Bruce plays “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love)” and “Louie Louie” for the first time. More highlights inside.
Happy birthday, Jay Weinberg, born on this date in 1990. Also on this date: Bruce plays The Stone Pony for the very first time, wins an MTV VMA, performs “State Trooper” live for the first time, 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 in Springsteen history: Bruce releases his Wrecking Ball album, reunites with Steel Mill bandmate Robbin Thompson in Richmond, makes a surprise appearance with Soul Asylum and more.
This date in Springsteen history gave us some gems: check out the unreleased 1980 concert video from Largo, listen to highlights from Bruce’s trio of Asbury Park concerts in 1996, and more.
Bruce’s video for “Born in the U.S.A.” premiered on MTV on this date–check out the coverage, plus: guest appearances by Bono, Dave Stewart, and Dion, Bruce’s first-ever show in the Netherlands, and more.