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35 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Launches 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:43 +0000

When the 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' tour kicked off at Shea Hall in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 23, 1978, Bruce Springsteen was looking to restart his career after nearly three years on the sidelines. By the time it ended seven months later, he had cemented his reputation as one of the most electrifying performers in the entirety of rock music.

Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue + Bruce Springsteen Featured on 'The Office' Series Finale

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:11 +0000

Classic rock was everywhere during the series finale of 'The Office' last night (May 16), with Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty all contributing music to the show's climactic wedding.

Bruce Springsteen Joins the Dropkick Murphys on Boston Marathon Bombings Benefit CD

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:21 +0000

This week, Boston-based Celtic-punk band DropKick Murphys released a three-song EP to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. One song features Bruce Springsteen, who sought out the group in hours after the April 15 bombing.

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath + Others Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:24 +0000

Poverty afflicts so many people that it can feel like it’s impossible to make a difference — but like any huge problem, the most effective solutions involve the efforts of many, and that’s where programs like the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative come in. Spearheaded by Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis and Hugh Evans, the chief [...]

Bruce Springsteen Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Ken Kelley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:55 +0000

As if selling millions of records and having fans all over the world isn't quite enough, it was recently announced that one of New Jersey's favorite sons, Bruce Springsteen, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Being inducted into the honorary society is no small feat. It inclu

Billy Joel Built a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel has built a bike for his old friend.

Bruce Springsteen's Super-Sized Set Lists Are Testing Steven Van Zandt's Stand In

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:01:52 +0000

Perhaps they should have called this the Curve Ball tour. Tom Morello, filling in for Steven Van Zandt during the E Street Band's ongoing concerts through Australia, says Bruce Springsteen tinkers with the setlist until the absolute last moment.

10 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Speaks Out Against Iraq War

Bryan Wawzenek — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:44:07 +0000

When Bruce Springsteen is on tour, whether solo or with the E Street Band, his concert setlists sometimes become a commentary on what is going on in the world. After Johnny Cash died in the fall of 2003, the Boss opened his next two shows with an acoustic version of ‘Walk the Line.’ When the [...]

Bruce Springsteen Confirmed to Headline Hard Rock Calling 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:39:27 +0000

After intense speculation and one premature leak, Bruce Springsteen has been confirmed to headline Sunday, June 30 at Hard Rock Calling. Organizers broke the news on their website Tuesday morning (March 5), announcing the legendary rocker's third appearance at the celebrated rock festival just one day after the BBC apparently posted the news early, then removed it from their website.

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born To Run' House For Sale

Dave Lifton — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:01:11 +0000

The Long Branch, N.J. house where Bruce Springsteen wrote his 1975 breakthrough album ‘Born to Run’ is on the market. The asking price for the two-bedroom house, which went on the market last week, is $349,900. Springsteen rented the 828-square foot bungalow at 7 1/2 West End Court, one block away from the beach, from 1974-75. [...]

Bruce Springsteen's 'Hungry Heart' Covered By Divine Fits

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:37:36 +0000

It's been a busy past few days for lovers of Bruce Springsteen's skill as a songwriter. On Friday (Feb. 8), a wide variety of artists paid tribute to the Boss at the MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year award. Now, indie group Divine Fits has tackled 'Hungry Heart.'

2013 Grammy Awards Classic Rock Preview: McCartney, Springsteen, Elton John & Sting

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:30:40 +0000

Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney are each nominated for multiple 2013 Grammy Awards, and could put further strain on their already crowded trophy cases when the show airs tonight (Feb. 10) live on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT.

Bruce Springsteen Receives MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:45:36 +0000

Surrounded by friends, family and fellow musicians, Bruce Springsteen received the MusiCares 2013 Person of the Year award last night (Feb. 8). The evening's festivities, which included a tribute concert, auction and performance by the guest of honor, took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Bruce Springsteen Recalls Life on the Campaign Trail

Dave Lifton — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:58:06 +0000

Tonight (Feb. 8), Bruce Springsteen will receive the MusiCares' 2013 Person of the Year award for his history of philanthropic and political works. In a new interview, Springsteen discuss his longtime commitment to activism, and how it has influenced his own work.

Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City' Covered by Country Superstars Sugarland

Dave Lifton — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:19:45 +0000

Top-selling country duo Sugarland have been recently uploading highlights from their 2012 'In Your Hands' tour to their official YouTube channel. On Friday (Jan. 18) they put up a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City,' which was originally released on his 1982 acoustic album, 'Nebraska.'

Tom Morello to Replace Steven Van Zandt on Bruce Springsteen's Australia Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:00:02 +0000

This summer it was suggested that Bruce Springsteen may have to be without Steven Van Zandt for dates in 2013 due to the guitarist's previous acting commitments. Today, Springsteen announced that Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine will take over for Van Zandt when Springsteen tours Australia in March.

Bruce Springsteen Photobombs Usher – Pic of the Week

Dave Lifton — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:11:11 +0000

The popularity of social media has caused a spike in the art of photobombing, which is the act of throwing yourself into someone else's picture just as it's being taken. Still not sure what that is? Check your snapshots from your most recent vacation. See that stranger in the background making a face at the camera? He's photobombing you.

31 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Records 'Nebraska'

Dave Lifton — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:50:23 +0000

Following the massive success of 1980's double album 'The River,' many expected Bruce Springsteen to follow up his first No. 1 album with another set of radio-friendly rock songs. Instead, the songwriter released 'Nebraska,' a stark acoustic record that was mostly recorded in one session, on Jan. 3, 1982.

2013 MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen Lineup Announced

Dave Lifton — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:32:30 +0000

Back in June we reported that Bruce Springsteen had been named as MusiCares' Person of the Year for 2013. Today, the organization announced, via press release, the list of stars who will perform at this year's tribute benefit, which will be take place on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Rolling Stones Joined by Bruce Springsteen, Mick Taylor and Many More for Final 2012 Concert

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:04:39 +0000

Seemingly everyone with a valid record contract joined the Rolling Stones onstage last night ( Dec. 15) for the final concert of their 2012 mini-tour, including Bruce Springsteen, former Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, the Black Keys, Lady Gaga and several others.