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Springsteen’s birthday bash
I was lucky enough to attend Bruce Springsteen’s recent epic three-night stand at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. On the closing night, “The Boss” played until 2am, and his 87-year-old mother, Adele, made a surprise appearance during the encore to join … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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Dazzling: Beyonce rocks Atlantic City
Tanya and I made a snap decision to go a Beyonce concert in Atlantic City a few days ago – what turned out to be a great call. The show was phenomenal. Tanya finessed her way to the foot of … Continue reading
Springsteen tour’s new onstage gadget: Apple’s iPad
Here’s another first for Apple’s iPad: It now has a working onstage role in the concerts of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. When their 2012 tour launched this month – their first tour since 2009 – I noticed … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Atlanta, Boston, Bruce Springsteen, Charles Giordano, E Street Band, Eason Jordan, gadget, Greensboro, iPad, Philadelphia, Tampa, Wrecking Ball
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Bruce Springsteen re-Tweets photo I snapped
Two nights ago, I took my daughter, Zoe, to a big-time concert: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. This was her first time at a performance by The Boss, who I’ve seen in concert dozens of times. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Dancing in the Dark, E Street Band, Eason Jordan, Greensboro, Zoe Jordan
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My U2 Photos – Top 20
Over the past two years, I had a blast seeing my favorite band perform in Dublin, Chicago, DC, Atlanta, NY, Miami, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. Each show had its magical moments. Highlights included seeing U2 perform in its native Ireland; with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Eason Jordan, Mick Jagger, The Edge, U2
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Music City Magic: U2, the Blind Guitar Player, and the Thrill of a Lifetime
Nashville – It was stunning, uplifting, and unforgettable. The world’s greatest rock band had just finished a rousing concert performance at Vanderbilt Stadium, taken its final bows, and was exiting the stage when U2′s frontman made what seemed like an … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Bevell, Bono, Eason Jordan, Nashville, Tanya Malott, The Edge, U2
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Long Live Clarence Clemons, The Big Man
I was shocked and saddened to learn that Bruce Springsteen’s long-time sidekick, Clarence Clemons, suffered a massive stroke a few days ago. He is best known as the incomparable saxophonist in Springsteen’s legendary E Street Band. I have been a … Continue reading
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Rock Stars: Bono, Springsteen, and Stipe
Among my many thrills: substantive meetings with U2′s Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe. To say I’m a huge fan of all three would be an understatement. Their music combined accounts for more than 900 songs in my iTunes … Continue reading
