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Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue + Bruce Springsteen Featured on 'The Office' Series Finale

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:17:11 +0000

Classic rock was everywhere during the series finale of 'The Office' last night (May 16), with Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty all contributing music to the show's climactic wedding.

Bruce Springsteen Joins the Dropkick Murphys on Boston Marathon Bombings Benefit CD

Billy Dukes — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:21 +0000

This week, Boston-based Celtic-punk band DropKick Murphys released a three-song EP to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. One song features Bruce Springsteen, who sought out the group in hours after the April 15 bombing.

The Surprising Connection Between Bruce Springsteen and Harry Potter

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:17 +0000

They exist in two seemingly different worlds. One is a legendary New Jersey rocker who fronts one of the greatest bands in the history of rock and roll. The other is a fictional boy wizard from England. So what do these two have in common? The common thread goes back to the set of Harry [...]

Toms River Band Voted Top Ten in World

Hawk Honey Rachael — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:54:10 +0000

Hard Rock Rising 2013, a global battle of the bands hosted by Hard Rock International, started off with 12,000 artists and bands from around the world

Bruce Springsteen and Other Rockers Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:08:39 +0000

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam and other artists have joined in the fight against poverty with the newly announced “Global Citizen Tickets Initiative.” According to ultimateclassicrock.com, the artists will donate a pair of tickets to every show they perform over the next three years. “The donated tickets go into a lottery, where [...]

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath + Others Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:24 +0000

Poverty afflicts so many people that it can feel like it’s impossible to make a difference — but like any huge problem, the most effective solutions involve the efforts of many, and that’s where programs like the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative come in. Spearheaded by Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis and Hugh Evans, the chief [...]

Final Day to Vote for Toms River Band in Global Battle of the Bands

Hawk Honey Rachael — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:40:01 +0000

The Creeptones are creeping up to victory and the opportunity to open for Bruce Springsteen in London...with your help!

Fighter Roy Nelson Enters to 'Born in the USA' at UFC 159 in Newark [VIDEO]

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:16:17 +0000

UFC Fighter Roy “Big Country” Nelson has always been a fan favorite, but the heavyweight contender stepped it up this weekend when he chose Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” for his entrance music during UFC 159 at the Prudential Center in Newark. The capacity crowd appreciated the gesture, meeting Nelson with thunderous applause and [...]

Bruce Springsteen to be Inducted into The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:21:30 +0000

Bruce Springsteen is an icon, a legend, a God to many. And now he’ll join the ranks of another very exclusive club, having been nominated for membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. According to ultimateclassicrock.com, “being inducted into the honorary society is no small feat.” The American Academy of Arts and Sciences [...]

Bruce Springsteen Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Ken Kelley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:55 +0000

As if selling millions of records and having fans all over the world isn't quite enough, it was recently announced that one of New Jersey's favorite sons, Bruce Springsteen, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Being inducted into the honorary society is no small feat. It inclu

Toms River Band to Open for Bruce Springsteen in London

Hawk Honey Rachael — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:05 +0000

A Battle of the Bands for the entire world?

"We wanted to support local artists and give them an opportunity on a global scale," said Hard Rock International Head of Music & Artist Relations John Kirkpatrick on this years Hard Rock Rising Global Competition, the largest ever Battle of the Bands driven by the unrelenting passion and raw talent of aspiring ar

Billy Joel Built a Motorcycle for Bruce Springsteen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:25:16 +0000

Born a few months apart in the New York area, lifelong labelmates and members of the (other) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen have a lot in common. In addition, both are also well-known motorcycle fans, and Joel has built a bike for his old friend.

Little Steven Talks About Rascals Reunion, E Street Fall Tour [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Dan Alexander — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:32:49 +0000

Middletown native Little Steven Van Zandt made a special Easter call in to Tom Cunningham on Townsquare Media’s 105.7 The Hawk’s Bruce Brunch to discuss his upcoming projects. Van Zandt discussed reuniting The Rascals for their upcoming mid-April run on Broadway in Once Upon A Dream and also said that fall tour dates for Bruce [...]

Bruce Springsteen: Thunder Road Live

Andy Chase — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:27:51 +0000

It’s Friday! It’s a holiday weekend, so let’s just keep things simple. Here’s something I think you’ll enjoy!!!

Bruce Springsteen's Super-Sized Set Lists Are Testing Steven Van Zandt's Stand In

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:44:14 +0000

Perhaps they should have called this the Curve Ball tour. Tom Morello, filling in for Steven Van Zandt during the E Street Band's ongoing concerts through Australia, says Bruce Springsteen tinkers with the setlist until the absolute last moment.

10 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Speaks Out Against Iraq War

Bryan Wawzenek — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:44:07 +0000

When Bruce Springsteen is on tour, whether solo or with the E Street Band, his concert setlists sometimes become a commentary on what is going on in the world. After Johnny Cash died in the fall of 2003, the Boss opened his next two shows with an acoustic version of â€˜Walk the Line.â€™ When the [...]

Bruce Springsteen Confirmed to Headline Hard Rock Calling 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:39:27 +0000

After intense speculation and one premature leak, Bruce Springsteen has been confirmed to headline Sunday, June 30 at Hard Rock Calling. Organizers broke the news on their website Tuesday morning (March 5), announcing the legendary rocker's third appearance at the celebrated rock festival just one day after the BBC apparently posted the news early, then removed it from their website.

Want To Buy Bruce Springsteen's Old House?

Varacchi — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:11:22 +0000

The West Long Branch house Springsteen lived in from 1974 to 1975 is up for sale! According to NBC, Keller Williams Realty has just listed the small house for sale for $349,000. The 1920 shotgun house is just 828 square feet with two bedrooms, a bath, living room and kitchen, front porch, back patio, and [...]

Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City' Covered by Country Superstars Sugarland

Dave Lifton — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:19:45 +0000

Top-selling country duo Sugarland have been recently uploading highlights from their 2012 'In Your Hands' tour to their official YouTube channel. On Friday (Jan. 18) they put up a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Atlantic City,' which was originally released on his 1982 acoustic album, 'Nebraska.'

Tom Morello to Replace Steven Van Zandt on Bruce Springsteen's Australia Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:00:02 +0000

This summer it was suggested that Bruce Springsteen may have to be without Steven Van Zandt for dates in 2013 due to the guitarist's previous acting commitments. Today, Springsteen announced that Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine will take over for Van Zandt when Springsteen tours Australia in March.