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This date in Springsteen history is full of notable events: from the famous MTV “Plugged” show to the infamous “ex-girlfriend’ show, from the very first “A Love So Fine” to the start of the talk show circuit for Bruce’s autobiography–all this and much more from this date.
Max and Roy make their E Street Band debut, Bruce debuts a brand new song in Providence, and a legendary show in Passaic.
On this date: Born to Run hits #1, Bruce debuts his duet with Sting on “Every Breath You Take,” and a tantalizing audio glimpse of a still-unreleased, never-performed original song.
On this date: video footage from Bruce’s 1975 show in Houston, Bruce wins two MTV VMAs, and Bruce’s first performance of “I Walk the Line.” Watch them all, plus more highlights here.
On this date: Phantom Dan earns his nickname, Bruce and the band kick off a six-night stand at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Bruce plays his first 9/11 show since the tragic attacks, and more.
Happy birthday, Jay Weinberg, born on this date in 1990. Also on this date: Bruce plays The Stone Pony for the very first time, wins an MTV VMA, performs “State Trooper” live for the first time, and more.
First meetings with Clarence, Jackson Browne, and Bonnie Raitt; guest appearances with Sting, Jackson, Southside, and The Wallflowers; and a new album from Patti.
Guest stars galore in DC, a surprise outdoor jam in Sea Bright, and a Labor Day special in Philly lead off the many highlights from this date in Springsteen history.
On this date: Bruce plays “Chimes of Freedom” for the first time, records a live performance for Clarence’s future album, has a chance encounter with a Boston street musician and more.
On this date: Bruce makes a guest appearance with Levon Helm, Little Steven reunites with the E Street Band, and the original Miami Horns make their final appearance on an E Street stage.