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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:24 +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 14:00:55 +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 Confirmed to Headline Hard Rock Calling 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:10:27 +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 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:01:11 +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 'Atlantic City' Covered by Country Superstars Sugarland

Dave Lifton — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:19:45 +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.'

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.

Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters + More Make List of 2012′s Top 25 Tours

Dave Lifton — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

With 2012 coming to a close, Billboard has taken the time to compile the numbers from this year's tours, and the two musicians who played the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit show on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and Roger Waters, placed very high on their list.

The Best and Worst of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

TheFW Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:58:52 +0000

Yesterday’s 12-12-12 benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief raised over $30 million dollars, but it wasn’t all good. We’re still cringing for Bobby Moynihan’s awkward appearance as his ‘SNL‘ character “Drunk Uncle,” for example. Kanye West wore a skirt, which is bad in and of itself, but it was a leather skirt, which is always [...]

Bruce Springsteen Hug Leaves New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in Tears

Chad Childers — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:21:23 +0000

New Jersey governor Chris Christie loves his state and all that comes with it -- especially Bruce Springsteen. The politician admits he's a huge Springsteen fan, and got a little emotional after meeting "The Boss" at a recent Hurricane Sandy telethon.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:30:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Bruce Springsteen Assailed by Donald Trump for Campaigning for President Obama

Dave Lifton — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:09:21 +0000

It's the Boss vs. the "You're Fired" guy. In his latest missive against President Barack Obama and all things related to his campaign, Donald Trump has taken aim at Bruce Springsteen for his appearance at two rallies for the president last week.

Bruce Springsteen to Play Free Concert at President Obama's Virginia Rally

Chad Childers — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:30:59 +0000

Bruce Springsteen recently expressed his support for President Barack Obama in an open letter. Then he played an impromptu song for Obama at a rally in Ohio. And now he's planning to play a free concert at an Obama event in Virginia this week.

Bruce Springsteen Presents 'Big Man' Award to Steven Van Zandt

Dave Lifton — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:23:58 +0000

E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt isn't solely interested in preserving rock's past, he is also deeply committed to creating future generations of musicians. last night (Oct. 16), the man known as "Little Steven" received the Big Man of the Year award from Little Kids Rock. He was presented the award by his longtime friend and musical partner, Bruce Springsteen.

25 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love' Album Released

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:28 +0000

After the unprecedented success of 'Born in the U.S.A.,' nobody would have blamed Bruce Springsteen if he had chosen to deliver another album of stadium-friendly blue-collar anthems. Instead, Springsteen scaled everything back as he looked inward for the haunting and powerful 'Tunnel of Love,' which was released on this day (Oct. 9) in 1987.

Bruce Springsteen Joined by Original E Street Band Drummer Vini Lopez During New Jersey Show

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:50:19 +0000

There's nothing wrong with Max Weinberg, but his predecessor with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band was back in the drum seat last night (Sept. 19) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez surprised fans by sitting in to play 'E Street Shuffle' and later the tambourine on '10th Avenue Freeze-Out' and 'Twist and Shout.'

Bruce Springsteen Ends European Tour With Four-Hour Show

Dave Lifton — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:12:33 +0000

As they rose to mega-stardom in the ’80s, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s four-hour concerts became a part of his own mythology. However, the concerts weren’t actually four hours long. In reality, they ran about three-and-a-half hours of music, with a 20-25 minute break in the middle.

Bruce Springsteen Reveals Bouts Of Depression

Dave Lifton — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:00:46 +0000

As Bruce Springsteen‘s career skyrocketed in the early ’80s, he struggled with depression and self-isolation stemming from his complex relationship with his father. This news, and many others, are revealed in an extensive piece in the new issue of the New Yorker.

Bruce Springsteen Lands Six-Year-Old Duet Partner in Dublin

Chad Childers — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:21:19 +0000

Bruce Springsteen has welcomed many a young woman to the stage over the years during his performance, including his own daughter recently during a show in France. But during his Dublin performance last week, “The Boss” welcomed a young lady to the stage that was literally half his size.

Bruce Springsteen Mocks London Police in Dublin

Dave Lifton — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:11:46 +0000

In his first concert following the forced ending of his show in Hyde Park on Saturday (July 14), Bruce Springsteen made fun of the incident on several occasions throughout the night.