“Streets of Fire” returns after almost a quarter-century, “Youngstown” gets Seeger-fied, and more.
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Big day: Bruce releases his second studio album, films a 1980 River show for posterity (and an eventual box set), and makes guest appearances with Huey Lewis, Bob Geldof, and Eric Church. Lots more inside.
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.
Happy Birthday, Garry Tallent, born on this day in 1949. Also on this date: Bruce films a BBC documentary, gets politically active, and more.
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.
Bruce’s final show at the Spectrum, a guest appearance with Neil Young and Bob Dylan, a hometown Houserockers show, those famous Time and Newsweek covers, and more–all from this date.
This date in Springsteen history is full of notable events: from the famous MTV “Plugged” show to the infamous “ex-girlfriend’ show, from the very first “A Love So Fine” to the start of the talk show circuit for Bruce’s autobiography–all this and much more from this date.
The Wrecking Ball tour wraps, the No Nukes! shows kick off, and Bruce opens a telethon for a nation in desperate need of healing–all on this date. Plus: early birthday surprises!
On this date: A performance by the Castiles that would be officially released almost 50 years later, Bruce uploads a new, under-the-radar cover, and the one and only performance to date of “Let’s Be Friends (Skin to Skin).” Lots more highlights inside.