Bruce Springsteen's 1996 Concert History

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originator of heartland rock, combining mainstream rock musical styles with narrative songs about working class American life. Nicknamed "the Boss", his career has spanned six decades. Springsteen is known for his poetic...

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Bruce Springsteen on Jan 18, 1996 [590-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Jan 18, 1996
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Mar 3, 1996 [849-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Mar 3, 1996
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Bruce Springsteen on Feb 17, 1996 [950-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Feb 17, 1996
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Bruce Springsteen on Feb 18, 1996 [951-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Feb 18, 1996
 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Bruce Springsteen  on May 2, 1996 [953-small]

Bruce Springsteen 
May 2, 1996
 Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Bruce Springsteen on Mar 19, 1996 [282-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Mar 19, 1996
 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Bruce Springsteen on Dec 11, 1996 [642-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Dec 11, 1996
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Sep 16, 1996 [570-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Sep 16, 1996
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Feb 18, 1996 [158-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Feb 18, 1996
 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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2024 20 concerts
2023 82 concerts
2022 14 concerts
2021 35 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 4 concerts
2018 178 concerts
2017 77 concerts
2016 94 concerts
2015 5 concerts
2014 44 concerts
2013 42 concerts
2012 81 concerts
2011 5 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 77 concerts
2008 60 concerts
2007 36 concerts
2006 59 concerts
2005 73 concerts
2004 8 concerts
2003 80 concerts
2002 21 concerts
2001 15 concerts
2000 23 concerts
1999 93 concerts
1998 8 concerts
1997 20 concerts
1996 93 concerts
1995 37 concerts
1994 3 concerts
1993 31 concerts
1992 80 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 8 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 80 concerts
1987 7 concerts
1986 1 concert
1985 73 concerts
1984 83 concerts
1983 18 concerts
1982 11 concerts
1981 94 concerts
1980 58 concerts
1979 30 concerts
1978 107 concerts
1977 43 concerts
1976 54 concerts
1975 98 concerts
1974 123 concerts
1973 153 concerts
1972 9 concerts
1971 26 concerts
1970 9 concerts
1968 1 concert
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11101868657 May 23, 2024

You missed this one out of your 1985 list. On the 7th July 1985 no other than Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in Roundhay Park Leeds. UK in front of 80,000 excitable fans.


Dpb23 Jan 31, 2021

ZimTrim your collection is fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to share it!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is Bruce Springsteen?

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, better known as Bruce Springsteen or “The Boss,” is is a music icon and one of the pioneers of the heartland rock genre, which combines mainstream rock music with a narration about the working conditions in America.

Over the last six decades, he has won numerous awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 by Bono of U2.

Why is Bruce Springsteen called "The Boss"?

The infamous nickname is due to the “mafia-like” situation where Springsteen collected money for every show he and the E Street Band performed at. Since he was responsible for evenly distributing what the band earned, his band mates started calling him “The Boss.” The name spread throughout the 1960’s and has stuck ever since.

How old is Bruce Springsteen?

Bruce Springsteen is 74 years old and was born on September 23, 1949.

How tall is Bruce Springsteen?

The Boss is 5'8" (1.77m) tall. He’s eight inches shorter than his late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who was 6'4" (1.96m) tall.

How much is Bruce Springsteen worth?

Springsteen is worth around $500 million. With that amount, he’s currently the fourth richest rock star in the world. Ahead of Springsteen is Jimmy Buffet ($600 million), Bono ($700 million), and Paul McCartney ($1.2 billion).

Where does Bruce Springsteen live?

Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfia live on a 160-acre equestrian estate in Colts Neck, New Jersey. The couple also owns an estate in Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills.

Where was Bruce Springsteen born?

Born in New Jersey, The Boss was influenced by both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He started playing the guitar at seven years old. Ironically, he didn’t have a feel for the instrument at first, but during his mid-teens, he became a prodigy.

Who is Bruce Springsteen married to and how long has he been married?

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa have been married for 32 years. They were married on June 8, 1991. Two years earlier, Springsteen divorced his first wife, Julianne Phillips, with whom he was married between 1985-1989.

It was rumored that Springsteen already had a relationship with Scialfa while he was still married to Phillips, sparking criticism from both his fans and the media around the time of the divorce.

What song did Bruce Springsteen sing at President Biden's inauguration?

During President Joe Biden’s 2021 Inauguration at the Lincoln Memorial, Bruce Springsteen performed “Land of Hope and Dreams.” The performance was streamed live so that those who could not attend physically were still able to enjoy remotely.

How many kids does Bruce Springsteen have?

Springsteen has three kids with Patti Scialfa – Evan James Springsteen, Jessica Rae Springsteen, and Samuel Ryan Springsteen.

How many concerts has Bruce Springsteen had?

Bruce Springsteen has had 2,595 concerts.

What genre is Bruce Springsteen?

Bruce Springsteen is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, United States, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Rock And Roll, Mellow Gold, English, Americana, Permanent Wave, Classic Texas Country, Contemporary Folk, Big-Music, Austin Americana, Alternative Folk, and Englisch.

When is the next Bruce Springsteen concert?

The next Bruce Springsteen concert is on June 14, 2024 at Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

When was the last Bruce Springsteen concert?

The last Bruce Springsteen concert was on May 19, 2024 at Croke Park in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

What setlist does Bruce Springsteen play live?

The songs that Bruce Springsteen performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 12, 2024 concert at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland:

  1. tour debut, first time since 2018; performed at 5:05 pm for "the early birds" in the crowd
  2. This Hard Land
  3. A Rainy Night in Soho
  4. Lonesome Day
  5. Candy's Room
  6. Adam Raised a Cain
  7. Prove It All Night
  8. Darlington County
  9. No Surrender
  10. Ghosts
  11. The Promised Land
  12. If I Was the Priest
  13. Seeds
  14. Spirit in the Night
  15. Hungry Heart
  16. Nightshift
  17. Racing in the Street
  18. Last Man Standing
  19. Backstreets
  20. Because the Night
  21. She's the One
  22. Wrecking Ball
  23. The Rising
  24. Badlands
  25. Thunder Road
  26. Land of Hope and Dreams
  27. Born to Run
  28. Bobby Jean
  29. Glory Days
  30. Dancing in the Dark
  31. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
  32. Twist and Shout
  33. solo acoustic
  34. I'll See You in My Dreams

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