On this date: the E Street Band premiere of “Brothers Under the Bridge,” an early version of “Devils & Dust,” and pro-shot Verona footage from 1993.
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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: Bruce releases his Wrecking Ball album, reunites with Steel Mill bandmate Robbin Thompson in Richmond, makes a surprise appearance with Soul Asylum and more.
Rarities abound at gigs played on this day. Listen to live performances of “Lion’s Den,” “So Young and In Love,” “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart,” and more. Plus: Greatest Hits is released on this date in 1995.
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.
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.