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Bruce kicks off August with a bang: from the debut of the Miami Horns, the first-ever performances of “Something in the Night,” “Two for the Road,” “Rendezvous,” and “Trouble River,” a Letterman appearance, bar gigs and more–this date in history is jam-packed! (And yet Bruce still finds time to take in a ballgame…)
On this date: Bruce plays Red Rocks for the first time, guest stars abound, and the legendary ten-night MSG Reunion stand continues. More highlights inside.
Bruce’s high school graduation, rare Steel Mill performances, and abundant tour premieres lead off the highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce begins recording the Darkness album, convenes his new band for their first rehearsal, plays his first show as a married man, and wraps up World Tour 1993. These highlights and more inside.
On this date: one of the great Springsteen radio broadcasts, the recording of “Pink Cadillac” and “I Wanna Be With You,” plus highlights from great shows over the years.
On this date: The legendary Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour begins! Hear the soundcheck and opening inside, and watch tour premieres and rarities galore from this date in history.
Great highlights on this day in Springsteen history, including Bruce’s first guest appearance in Europe, promotional performance footage from 1973, local Spanish TV news footage from 1993, and more.
On this date in history: the live debut of “Raise Your Hand,” the live recording of “Be True” for Chimes of Freedom, and Springsteen on Broadway reaches its 100th show. More highlights and lots of great video inside!
Steve Van Zandt makes his Steel Mill debut, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their first show, and Bruce convinces Columbia Records to sign The Bangles–all on this date in Springsteen history.
On this date in Springsteen history: Guest appearances with Joe Ely, Warren Zevon, Richard Davis, and more.