Bruce Springsteen Archive
Bruce Springsteen, Tim McGraw, The Killers Head Final Four Concert Series
March 7, 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Killers, fun., Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw will head up a free show for the 2014 NCAA March Madness Music Festival next month in Reunion Park, Dallas. The three-day festival, which is set to take place between April 4th-6th in North Texas, will be held in conjunction
Why ‘Born to Run’ Was Such a Groundbreaking Album for Bruce Springsteen
February 25, 2014
Of all the albums throughout Bruce Springsteen’s illustrious career, Born to Run may be his most defining. It was the album that launched Springsteen into rock icon status, aided partly by the time period in which the album was released. When Born to Run was released in August 1975, there was a lack of leading
Bruce Springsteen Announces U.S. Tour Dates for Spring
February 11, 2014
In support of his latest studio album, High Hopes, The Boss has revealed that he’s due to embark on a five week US tour later in the year. Springsteen’s website currently lists 15 dates, beginning April 8th in Cincinnati and winding up with two shows at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut on May 17th-18th. This
How Bruce Springsteen Influenced The Killers
November 6, 2013
The Killers’ music has received a polarizing response for several reasons. The band’s oft-mentioned comparisons to past greats are one reason. Early material reminded of ‘80s synth-rock, with names like Duran Duran and The Cure popping up to coincide with the success of their 2004 debut, Hot Fuss. They were still remote comparisons though, with
Best Bruce Springsteen Songs That Were Never Singles
October 25, 2013
“Born In The U.S.A.,” “Dancing In The Dark,” “Streets of Philadelphia” – Bruce Springsteen’s back catalog is littered with anthemic hits which have defined a particular moment in American culture. But with seventeen studio albums to his name, some of his best material remains tucked away from the mainstream. Here’s a look at seven of
Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones Lead Concert Grosses for 2013
July 15, 2013
Pollstar has released the top grossing tours for the first half of 2013, and Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones have all been shoveling in the money so far this year. The mid-year charts show that Bon Jovi has grossed $142.1 million in worldwide receipts this year. This comes from the group performing
Album Review: Bruce Springsteen ‘Wrecking Ball’
March 24, 2012
The first thing I heard about Bruce Springsteen’s latest album, Wrecking Ball, came from a friend of mine who said, “I don’t like Springsteen, but I liked this until I found out it was him, so I guess it’s good.” It’s not that Wrecking Ball doesn’t sound like Bruce Springsteen, because it does, but I
