Alongside his well known backing group the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen has been a popular, though sometimes controversial, figure in US rock music. Whilst he has his fans, there are those that associate him with the liberal side of American politics, something that has been reflected in his music and with his backing of Democratic Presidential candidates.
But when he returns to the stage in the United Kingdom, it is the quality of his music that will be under scrutiny and this is where audiences will find something truly remarkable in Bruce Springsteen, whose long career has seen him earn critical praise and numerous awards. So when they go on sale, there are plenty of fans out there eager to pick up concert tickets before it is too late.
When Springsteen heads onstage alongside the E Band he is joined by the likes of Steven Van Zandt, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Patti Scialfa and Max Weinberg, amongst others, and their talents are likely to combine into a breathtaking show, which retain the recognised musical feats evident in his early career. So during what is often a long performance, audiences will be hoping to hear songs such as “Born to Run”, “Hungry Heart”, “The River”, “Dancing in the Dark”, “Born in the USA”, “I’m on Fire”, “My Hometown”, “Tougher than the Rest”, “The Streets of Philadelphia”, and more recent tracks like “The Wrestler”. Such releases have ensured that rock tickets can be hard to come by when Bruce Springsteen is in town.
So with comparisons to other artists like Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler and even Meat Loaf (the E Band has performed alongside these musicians at some point as well), Bruce Springsteen has released these tracks and others whilst also keeping his fans happy with studio albums. These have included “Born to Run” in 1975, “The River” in 1980, “Born in the USA” in 1984, “Tunnel of Love” in 1987, “The Rising” in 2002, “Devils & Dust” in 2005, “Magic” in 2007 and “Working on a Dream” in 2008.
So witnessing Bruce Springsteen live is a must for his fans in the UK when he announces new shows. He is well known for performing for many hours and impressing audiences lucky enough to have gotten hold of folk tickets to relish in the action. After all, the tracks that have made him famous – such as “Born in the USA” (if it makes it onto the set-list) – will sound even better onstage, where he is right there to perform it live.
Bruce Springsteen has enjoyed a long career and there is no doubting his enduring place in rock history, which will see him remembered well into the future. With a wide range of albums and songs under his belt, plus famous live shows and his position as a musician with well-publicised political views, he remains a relevant and unmissable act.