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.
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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.
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 in Springsteen history: A live radio broadcast from The Roxy, guest appearances with The Knack and U2, and more.
On this date: Bruce debuts “Long Time Comin'” nine years before its album release, a star-studded show at the Roxy, Bruce and Billy Joel perform for Barack Obama, and more.
On this date: Bruce releases Tunnel of Love, his eighth studio album. Plus: Bruce performs on SNL (and winds up in the doghouse during rehearsals), an epic Neil Young guest appearance, and much more.
Suki Lahav and “She’s the One” make their debut on the same night, the Rising Tour wraps up, and Bruce kicks off a mini-tour with Barack Obama. Much more inside.
The original River Tour kicks off with a Bob Seger duet, Bruce releases an American Land Edition of his Seeger Sessions album, and Springsteen on Broadway makes its debut. Many, many more highlights inside.