Steven Van Zandt’s new book, Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir,is a deep dive into the life of rock’s greatest consigliere. It traces his childhood in New Jersey, his first meetings with Bruce Springsteen in 1965, and their early days on the New Jersey bar circuit, the formation of the E Street …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Teases 'Some Projects' for 2021, Predicts 2022 Touring
If the pandemic hadn’t happened, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band would be gearing up for a huge world tour right now. Still, he’s primed to be busy in 2021. “I have some projects coming up this year that I won’t tell, because it’s gonna be a secret and …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Announces 'Western Stars' Film Soundtrack
Bruce Springsteen will accompany his upcoming film Western Stars, based on his recent solo album, with a soundtrack featuring live re-recordings of the LP’s tracks plus a new cover of Glen Campbell‘s “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Western Stars – Songs from the Film is out on October 25th, the same day as …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen's Jersey Hometown Plans Career-Spanning Exhibit
One of the highlights of Bruce Springsteen‘s hit Broadway show was the singer talking about his love of his hometown of Freehold, New Jersey. While he spent his early years singing about wanting to leave home, “Now I live ten minutes away from where I grew up,” he said. Now, …
Read More »The First Time: Steven Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt reflects on his early days as a musician, the first time he met and performed with Bruce Springsteen and portraying his beloved character Silvio Dante on the Sopranos in the latest installment of “The First Time.” Van Zandt traces the first time he played guitar to 1963, …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Sets Out for Wide Open Territory on 'Western Stars'
There have been times throughout Bruce Springsteen’s career when California has called. He named a song for the state after his parents moved there in 1971, and he’d return to it, in life and writing, repeatedly, chasing his dreams like Steinbeck’s Tom Joad.Western Stars (out June 14th) is the latest …
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