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.
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Bruce finishes “Born to Run,” says farewell to Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, shoots the video for “Leap of Faith” and records official live performances of “Nebraska,” “No Surrender,” and “Trapped.” Lots of video and audio today.
The first-ever performances of “All or Nothin’ at All,” “Real Man,” and “Spanish Eyes,” and the first “E Street Shuffle” in 25 years lead the highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
On this date in 2008, Danny Federici passes away after a long fight with melanoma. Rest in peace, Danny. Other notable events from this date inside.
Out of work during the pandemic, Bruce takes a side gig as a radio DJ. Plus: controversy ensues when Bruce cancels a Greensboro show in protest over discrimination in North Carolina,
Are you loose? Bruce certainly was, the first time the E Street Band covered Chuck Berry’s 1959 classic, “Little Queenie.”
Yes, it was *that* good. On a night when no one expected it, Bruce played his best 21st century show with a scorching performance and a die-hard’s dream setlist.
One time only: Max Weinberg and the E Street Band cover “Boys,” originally recorded by The Shirelles and made famous by The Beatles.