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Concert toursThe major tours, usually in support of new albums, from 1973 and onward. Includes Darkness Tour, Born in the USA Tour, etc. |
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Early bandsBefore Bruce Springsteen got a record deal, he formed and disbanded numerous bands, as well as performed solo. Includes Castiles, Steel Mill, etc. |
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Tributes & benefitsLike other artists, Bruce is a frequent participant in benefits and celebrations. Includes Christic shows, 9/11 benefits, etc. |
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Unannounced gigsBruce has a history of joining other bands unexpected and unannounced in everything from bars and streets to stadiums. Includes Stone Pony gigs. |
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TV, radio & webList of Bruce's performances that were done specifically for television, radio and web. Includes Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, etc. |
Latest eyewitness accounts
lenny writes about 1981-06-04, London
my first ever concert - I was converted!
my first ever concert - I was converted!
Mitchell Weiser writes about 2016-09-09, Philadelphia
this was an epic show from 'The Boss '
this was an epic show from 'The Boss '
Mitchell Weiser writes about 1981-07-15, Philadelphia
This was the first time I saw him with my wife. I had to enter a lottery to get these tickets,and I got them. He put on an AMAZING show.since then I have seen him about 35 times more all over the NY ,Pa,N.J. AREA
This was the first time I saw him with my wife. I had to enter a lottery to get these tickets,and I got them. He put on an AMAZING show.since then I have seen him about 35 times more all over the NY ,Pa,N.J. AREA
Scott Jackson writes about 1981-08-12, Gahanna
John Fogerty's Rockin' All Over The World was one of the best songs in the show. He played it great ... and I was unfamiliar with the song and later looked a long time to find out the artist!
Other than that, I think that both Badlands, Hungry Heart, and Sherry Darling got a great response.
The "Detroit Medley" was the start of the encore, with Mitch Ryder coming out and they did what you'd expect: Devil With The Blue Dress and Good Golly Miss Molly.
Twist and Shout was turned into a long piece with the house lights turned on and everyone in the place standing and dancing.
By the way, about an hour of this performance was later released as a bootleg, which I stumbled across years later in a used record store in Memphis. It has excellent sound quality (must have been recorded off of the soundboard. This is NOT an audience tape) and, yes, I play it every now and then.
Great show. One of my first big nights out with a date!
John Fogerty's Rockin' All Over The World was one of the best songs in the show. He played it great ... and I was unfamiliar with the song and later looked a long time to find out the artist!
Other than that, I think that both Badlands, Hungry Heart, and Sherry Darling got a great response.
The "Detroit Medley" was the start of the encore, with Mitch Ryder coming out and they did what you'd expect: Devil With The Blue Dress and Good Golly Miss Molly.
Twist and Shout was turned into a long piece with the house lights turned on and everyone in the place standing and dancing.
By the way, about an hour of this performance was later released as a bootleg, which I stumbled across years later in a used record store in Memphis. It has excellent sound quality (must have been recorded off of the soundboard. This is NOT an audience tape) and, yes, I play it every now and then.
Great show. One of my first big nights out with a date!
Steve Semeraro writes about 1980-11-28, New York
My first show. I was 18. First performance of For You on the tour was a huge thrill. I loved that song and they played it just like it is on Greetings with the opening guitar chords and all. The second set seemed to go on forever. I kissed my girlfriend for most of Drive All Night.
My first show. I was 18. First performance of For You on the tour was a huge thrill. I loved that song and they played it just like it is on Greetings with the opening guitar chords and all. The second set seemed to go on forever. I kissed my girlfriend for most of Drive All Night.