Bruce headlines the Harley Davidson Festival in Milwaukee and blows minds with a setlist for the ages in New Jersey, but it’s his surprise appearance with Southside Johnny at The Agora in Cleveland that wins the date.
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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.
On this date: Bruce releases his third studio album, Born to Run. Plus: Little Steven fronts the E Street Band at a 2009 soundcheck, a memorable on-stage marriage proposal, and more.
As guest appearances go, Tom Waits and Sting are pretty high up there–both happened on this date. Plus: the Magic Tour wraps up in loose, eclectic style, and more.
Today in Bruce history: Bruce welcomes Max and Roy to the E Street Band and kicks off his “autobiography tour.” Plus: highlights from epic, surprise-filled shows, and more.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Levon Helm, Little Steven reunites with the E Street Band, and the original Miami Horns make their final appearance on an E Street stage.
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.
Bruce plays “I’m Goin’ Down” for the first time, wraps up his legendary 1975 stand at the Bottom Line, and more. Plus: a half-hour of 1992 Detroit soundcheck and performance footage!
On this date: Earth makes their public debut, Bruce premieres “Sea Cruise,” “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” the first full-band “Across the Border,” and more.