On this date: Steven Van Zandt makes his E Street Band debut as the Born to Run tour gets underway. Plus: he may be the best at capturing a crowd’s attention, but even Bruce can’t compete with a moon landing.
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On this date: Born in the U.S.A. hits #1, Bruce wraps up the European leg of the BITUSA Tour, and at the Roxy in 1978, Bruce delivers one of his greatest performances of all time.
Bruce wraps up one Wembley stand, kicks off another, records performances for Live 1975-85, and more. Plus: Listen to a 1984 soundcheck that includes a never-played “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
Several great shows on this date in Springsteen history, but the chief highlight is a loose, funny 1978 radio interview Bruce gave on his day off. Check it out inside.
On this date: Bruce announces his participation in the Human Rights Now Tour during a worldwide broadcast of his Tunnel of Love show in Stockholm, and Italian fans surprise Bruce when he takes the stage in Milan. More highlights inside.
Patti Scialfa tries out for the E Street Band, Bruce plays host to a ton of guests for a special Concert to Fight Hunger, and much more on this eventful date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Clarence’s final music video debuts, Bruce plays his first show in Finland, and rumors spread about an upcoming Broadway run.
On this date: Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play their final gig, Bruce takes over a dancing school ball in Germany (really), and more.
On this date: Bruce gets married for the first time, plays “Johnny Bye-Bye” for the first time, and joins an 80s nostaglia night with Sting, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and more. Great video inside!
Bruce makes a guest appearance with Brian Wilson, the BBC premieres a Bruce documentary (watch it inside!), Steve Van Zandt saves the day when Southside Johnny gets sick, and more–lots of great video and audio today!