Happy birthday, Jake Clemons! A 20/20 segment from 1986 and a Late Night with Jimmy Fallon performance from 2012 lead the other highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
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A relatively quiet day in Bruce history, with no gigs on this date after 1974–just a few Grammy losses.
Bruce’s parents marry, Steel Mill records in the studio, and Bruce and the band play a fun Australian winery show. Plus: Friday Night Videos airs a private reel on Bruce.
On this date: Bruce meets Nils for the first time and plays with Ronnie Spector and Flo and Eddie.
It’s a monumental date in Springsteen history: Bruce auditions for Mike Appel and records his greatest hit, Rosie comes out for the first time (listen inside), and much more. Plus: the secret origin of the E Street Band.
Listen to highlights from Toronto ’77 and Starkville ’81.
An embarrassment of riches on this date in Bruce history: the one and only performance of “Hunter of Invisible Game,” a Grammy performance with Paul McCartney, a Johnny Cash tribute, and much more–great footage and audio today!
On this date: Bruce wins three Grammy Awards, plays his last show at the Sunshine In, and much more.
Happy birthday to Danny Federici, born on this date in 1950. Also on this date: Steel Mill plays their last gig, an original River Tour show is captured on video, and more.
A very busy day in Springsteen history: Bruce takes home a Golden Globe, kicks off an Australian tour, performs for benefits and TV specials, and more. Lots of great footage today!