“Santa Ana” returns after more than three decades away, Nils steals the stage at a Seeger Sessions show in Birmingham, and Bruce debuts a brand new song: “Yankees Win.”
Tag: Nils Lofgren
This date in Springsteen history features guest-spots galore: John Eddie, Marshall Crenshaw, Elliott Murphy, Nils Lofgren, Joe Grushecky, Greg Kihn, and Jon Bon Jovi all share a stage with Bruce. Plus: rare performances, great shows, and more.
Happy birthday, Charlie Giordano and The River! Also on this date: Bruce plays an acoustic set at the first Bridge School Benefit, an epic E Street Band performance of “Better Man” with Bruce and Eddie Vedder, and much more.
Bruce shoots the video for “Brilliant Disguise,” Nils drops by David Letterman’s show, Jake makes an early E Street Band appearance back in 2009, and Ben Stiller resurrects his Bruce impression on SNL. More highlights inside.
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.
A big, big day for Bruce: He sees his first ever rock concert, kicks off his biggest ever tour, films his most popular video, and debuts Nils and Patti as members of the E Street Band. Whew! There’s a lot more inside, too.
Happy birthday, Nils Lofgren! Also on this date: the first “Badlands” bridge singalong, Bruce’s first-ever show in Italy, a secret gig in rural PA, and a memorial service for Clarence. More inside.
On this date: Bruce receives his first Tony Award! Plus: a wonderful, under-the-radar video/performance of “The Promised Land” in London, the premiere of a three-part BBC profile on Bruce, and more.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
The very first performances of “Loose Ends” and “Lion’s Den” lead off the highlights from this date in Springsteen history. Plus: it’s wedding season!