Patti Smith makes her one and only guest appearance on an E Street stage, the debuts of “Born in the U.S.A.” (the single) and “Brilliant Disguise” (the video), and more.
Tag: U2
On this date in Springsteen history: A live radio broadcast from The Roxy, guest appearances with The Knack and U2, and more.
On this date: the release of Magic, guest appearances with U2 and Eddie Vedder, and a spectacular night with Elvis Costello. More highlights inside.
Bruce plays his longest show ever in Helsinki, well over four hours including a pre-show. Plus: surprise appearances with U2, Bruce Hornsby, and Marshall Crenshaw, the live debut of “Lift Me Up” and more.
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.
On this date: Bruce Springsteen signs his first contract with Columbia Records and begins assembling the E Street Band! More highlights inside.
What’s the big highlight on a day like this? Hall of Fame performances with U2 and Darlene Love? Guest appearances with Robert Gordon and Conor Oberst? A pristinely recorded 1972 rehearsal? You decide–there’s too many to chose from.
On this date: Bruce guest stars with Bob Seger, serves as temporary front-man for U2, joins Robert Gordon in the studio and more.
When Bruce and Bono teamed up for the very first time, they chose a newly popular 1961 classic for their first duet.
One time only: Bruce stands in for Bono at a surprise World AIDS Day benefit concert in Times Square, in a callback to the band’s famous 1987 video.