Bruce Springsteen's 1985 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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Oct 02, 1985
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 30, 1985
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 29, 1985
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
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Sep 28, 1985
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Sep 27, 1985
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 24, 1985
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Mile High Stadium Denver, Colorado, United States
Sep 23, 1985
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Mile High Stadium Denver, Colorado, United States
Sep 19, 1985
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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Sep 18, 1985
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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
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Sep 14, 1985
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Sep 13, 1985
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
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Sep 10, 1985
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Miami Orange Bowl Miami, Florida, United States
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Sep 06, 1985
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Hoosier Dome Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Sep 04, 1985
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Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Sep 01, 1985
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Born In The USA

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Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 30, 1985
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Born in the U.S.A.

Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 26, 1985
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Born In The USA

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CNE Stadium Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 22, 1985
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BORN IN THE USA TOUR

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Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 19, 1985
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Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 18, 1985
Bruce Springsteen Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

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Bruce Springsteen
Jun 15, 1985
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Bruce Springsteen on Sep 29, 1985 [820-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Sep 29, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Jun 5, 1985 [948-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Jun 5, 1985
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Bruce Springsteen on Jun 12, 1985 [982-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Jun 12, 1985
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Bruce Springsteen on Aug 5, 1985 [960-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Aug 5, 1985
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Aug 7, 1985 [465-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Aug 7, 1985
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Bruce Springsteen on Jan 26, 1985 [333-small]

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Bruce Springsteen
Jan 26, 1985
 Syracuse, New York, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Jan 27, 1985 [361-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Jan 27, 1985
 Syracuse, New York, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Jan 27, 1985 [796-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Jan 27, 1985
 Syracuse, New York, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Aug 5, 1985 [299-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Aug 5, 1985
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Sep 23, 1985 [111-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Sep 23, 1985
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Bruce Springsteen on Sep 10, 1985 [610-small]

Bruce Springsteen
Sep 10, 1985
 Miami, Florida, United States
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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, Big-Music, Austin Americana, Alternative Folk, and Englisch.

When is the next Bruce Springsteen concert?

The next Bruce Springsteen concert is on May 05, 2024 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

When was the last Bruce Springsteen concert?

The last Bruce Springsteen concert was on April 21, 2024 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The bands that performed were: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Bruce Springsteen.

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 April 21, 2024 concert at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, United States:

  1. Youngstown
  2. Lonesome Day
  3. Prove It All Night
  4. No Surrender
  5. Ghosts
  6. Letter to You
  7. The Promised Land
  8. Spirit in the Night
  9. Hungry Heart
  10. Trapped
  11. Streets of Fire
  12. I'm Goin' Down
  13. Nightshift
  14. Racing in the Street
  15. Last Man Standing
  16. Backstreets
  17. Because the Night
  18. She's the One
  19. Wrecking Ball
  20. The Rising
  21. Badlands
  22. Thunder Road
  23. Born to Run
  24. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
  25. Bobby Jean
  26. Dancing in the Dark
  27. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

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