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

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:01:11 +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, 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.

Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters to 'Stand Up for Heroes'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:59:08 +0000

Two rock legends will lend their time for a good cause next week. Roger Waters and Bruce Springsteen will perform at the 6th annual 'Stand Up for Heroes' concert, a night of music and comedy that will take place Nov. 8 at the Beacon Theatre in New York.

Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen + More Raise Funds for Sandy Victims

Dave Lifton — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:08:32 +0000

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy brought out some big names from the rock community to lend their voices in support. Last night, a one-hour telethon, ‘Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,’ was broadcast to raise money for the American Red Cross' disaster relief efforts.

Bruce Springsteen Opens East Rutherford Show With Concert Debut of 32-Year-Old Track

Dave Lifton — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:06:09 +0000

Throughout the 'Wrecking Ball' tour, Bruce Springsteen has reached deep into his catalog to perform some of the rarest songs alongside his numerous hits. Last night (Sept. 21), he opened the second of his three-night stand at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. with 'Living on the Edge of the World,' a 32-year-old song which he had never before played live.

Bruce Springsteen Enjoys Huge Sales Surge After Democratic National Convention

Jeff Giles — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:44:59 +0000

Forget about whether Barack Obama saw a bounce in the polls after the Democratic National Convention last week -- the biggest beneficiary appears to be Bruce Springsteen, whose 'Wrecking Ball' single 'We Take Care of Our Own' saw a massive sales increase after it was played at the end of Obama's speech last Thursday (Sept. 6).

Mystery Solved! We Now Know Who "Glory Days" Was Written About!

Craig Russell — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:36:34 +0000

The MLB All Star Game is tonight, and just in time for the event, Yahoo Music has uncovered who Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 hit about baseball “Glory Days” was written about! The Boss played Little League back in the 60′s, and come to find out there really was a “friend who was a big baseball player, [...]

It's Another AWESOME 80′s Weekend!

Craig Russell — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:52:35 +0000

Take a trip back in time this weekend…to the 80′s! It’s an AWESOME 80′s weekend EVERY weekend on WFGR! Put on your leggings, find that skinny tie, break out the boombox and turn it up! The Police, Skid Row, Tone Loc, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Toni Basil, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Great White, New Order and [...]