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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…)
Happy birthday, Cindy Mizelle! Also on this date: Bruce sues Mike Appel, plays the first “Candy’s Room” in 15 years, duets with Glen Hansard, and more.
On this date: Bruce plays “My Father’s House” for the first time and rehearses in front of a lucky crowd of contest winners. Lots of video inside.
On this date: the live debut of “You Got It,” the long awaited return of “Point Blank,” a Boss-guided tour of Asbury Park, and a stunner of a show in Leeds.
Bruce performs “Factory” live for the first time, reunites with “Mad Dog” Vini Lopez at Giants Stadium, and more–all on this date in history.
Bruce makes a surprise “guest” appearance with Joe Grushecky (if 15 of 18 songs can be considered a guest appearance), Bruce teases an injured Jake, the Devils and Dust Tour set list busts open, and more.
On this date: Bruce and Joe Grushecky team up on stage for the first time, a rocking tribute to Clarence, the filming of Springsteen on Broadway, and more.
On this date in Springsteen history: Bruce launches the U.S. leg of the Reunion Tour, kicks off a ten-night Rising stand at Giants Stadium, and releases his Magic Tour Highlights EP. Video, audio (including a 1978 radio interview) and more inside.
London Calling: Live in Hyde Park is filmed on this date, as is Bruce’s video for “Dancing in the Dark.” Plus: a stormy night in Milan on the Rising Tour, a 1993 bar gig and more.
Patti Scialfa joins the E Street Band, Bruce performs on David Letterman’s last NBC show, and the Darkness Tour comes to Seattle. More inside!