Highlights today include a Steel Mill recording from 1970, a radio broadcast from 1973, the one-and-only performance of “Dollhouse,” and much more.
Tag: Steve Van Zandt
On this date: Bruce performs “The Angel” for the first time and soundchecks a new song, “American Skin (41 Shots).” Plus: Bruce is honored on Ellis Island, and the E Street Band returns to the stage after the passing of Danny Federici. Many more highlights inside.
On this busy date: the release of In Concert/MTV Plugged, the debut of “Light of Day,” an all-star Elvis-themed benefit at Carnegie Hall, and so much more!
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,
A rare performance of “Lion’s Den” and a surprise cover of Van Halen’s “Jump” lead today’s highlights.
On this date: Bruce records “Roulette,” performs “Johnny Bye-Bye” for the final time, releases Live in New York City, and jams with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Video and more highlights inside.
One time only: Listen to Bruce rejoin his former band to take lead vocals on Walter Brown’s blues standard, “Confessin’ the Blues.”
Darlene Love’s debut album featured this Springsteen-authored, Van Zandt-produced, Spectorian gem.
Two nights only: Little Steven takes the lead and Bruce Springsteen plays the sideman when Southside Jonny takes ill.
The album that led to a legendary lifelong friendship gets a 40th anniversary reissue today. Let’s take a listen and look back on Joe Grushecky and the Iron City Houserockers’ watershed album.