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.
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Bruce plays Wrigley Field for the first time, and in Philadelphia he sets the unbroken record for his longest American show. Plus: the E Street Band plays a gig without Bruce, and more.
Guest stars galore in DC, a surprise outdoor jam in Sea Bright, and a Labor Day special in Philly lead off the many highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
The Human Rights Now! Tour kicks off, Bruce and Bob Seger meet for the first time, Bruce and the E Street Band help inaugurate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more.
On this date: Bruce and the E Street Band open the MTV Video Music Awards, play a one-time-only cover of “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle” and more.
The full-band debut of “Soul Driver,” an “Independence Day” train wreck, the premiere of “Proud Mary” and “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee),” and more.
This date in history was the source of five tracks from Live 1975-85 plus the official video for Born to Run. Plus: Bruce brings back two Tunnel of Love tour staples after a 20-year absence, 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.
It’s a day for legendary shows, from the 1975 Bottom Line radio broadcast to the ’78 Largo video to the stunning, unpredictable second night in Fenway in 2012. Lots of great video and many more highlights inside.
Steel Mill plays under the stars, Boom Carter and Dave Sancious play their final E Street gig, Philly and Boston duel each other across the years for most fervent news coverage, and more–all from this date.