Official familiar with plan says Bon Jovi to play first concert in new Jets-Giants stadiumOctober 21st, 2009 AP source: Bon Jovi to open Giants-Jets stadiumEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bon Jovi will play the kickoff concert next spring at the new $1.6 billion stadium that will serve as the home for the Giants and Jets.
Power boats, Nixon and Jimmy Buffett: Miami Marine Stadium an unlikely cultural touchstoneOctober 19th, 2009 Miami Marine Stadium: Eyesore or worth saving?MIAMI — The Miami Marine Stadium — known in the 1960s, 70s and 80s for powerboat races, political rallies and a raucous Jimmy Buffett concert — has been named to the World Monument Fund's watch list for 2010. The stadium was shut down in 1992, after Hurricane Andrew's winds damaged the stadium's cantilevered and origami-swanlike roof.
Bring on the wrecking ball: Bruce Springsteen plays last show at Giants Stadium in NJOctober 10th, 2009 Springsteen plays last show at Giants StadiumEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Highlighting the album that shot him to superstardom, Bruce Springsteen has rocked Giants Stadium in New Jersey for the last time.
Mccartney Signs With Major LabelOctober 1st, 2009 BEATLES legend SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has agreed a deal with Mercury Records to release his new live album. The superstar has shunned major labels since ending his four-decade long deal with Parlophone, choosing instead to release tracks through coffee shop chain Starbucks' label and independent company One Little Indian.
U2 Are Bigger Than The PopeSeptember 30th, 2009 Rock superstars U2 are a bigger draw than the Pope - they've broken the attendance record at New Jersey's Giants Stadium set by late pontif JOHN PAUL II back in 1995. Two shows at the home of American football teams the New York Giants and New York Jets last Wednesday and Thursday (23&24Sep09) attracted 84,000, beating the Catholic crowd who crammed in for a view of the pope 14 years ago.
Springsteen Plans To Play Through Classic Albums At New Jersey ShowsSeptember 29th, 2009 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN will perform three of his classic albums in their entirety during a five-night stint at Giants Stadium in New Jersey, beginning on Wednesday night (30Sep09). The Boss and his E Street Band will play Born To Run and Born in The USA twice and Darkness on the Edge of Town.
Philadelphia Radio Station Plans Big Bruce Birthday BashSeptember 23rd, 2009 A radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is dedicating it's Wednesday (23Sep09) broadcasts to all things BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN in honour of The Boss' 60th birthday. National Public Radio network WXPN is planning a day-long tribute to the rocker, featuring live performances from cover bands, a marathon session of Springsteen hits and an evening celebration of his music.
Springsteen And E Street Band To Take HiatusSeptember 17th, 2009 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and his E STREET BAND are eyeing a hiatus after their current tour wraps up in November (09). The veteran rocker, who hits the landmark age of 60 on Wednesday (23Sep09), is expected to take at least a year to himself while the members of his band work on solo
projects following the end of their ongoing North American trek.
Madonna to be sued by Bulgarian sports stadium bossesSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna will reportedly be taken to court by sports stadium chiefs in Sofia, Bulgaria, who claim fans at her concert ruined their national stadium pitch. The Queen of Pop performed at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on August 29 as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour.
Paul McCartney concert at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers play next doorAugust 19th, 2009 McCartney at Cowboys Stadium, Rangers next doorARLINGTON, Texas — Paul McCartney will perform at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium while the Texas Rangers play next door. That could cause some parking headaches on Wednesday night.
SPRINGSTEEN POSTPONES TENNESSEE CONCERTAugust 7th, 2009 Rock legend BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN will treat fans in Nashville, Tennessee to a complete performance of his classic album BORN TO RUN after postponing his concert in the city until November (09). Springsteen and The E Street Band were due to play a gig at Nashville's Sommet Center on 10 September (09), but announced on Friday (07Aug09) the show would be pushed back to 18 November (09) - without giving a reason for the delay.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio welcomes fans for Springsteen FanFestJune 12th, 2009 Rock Hall in Ohio hosts Springsteen FanFestCLEVELAND — A weekend of glory days is planned at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio, which is welcoming fans to a Bruce Springsteen FanFest. The event Friday through Sunday at the hall in Cleveland includes screenings of Springsteen concerts and his 1999 Rock Hall induction, as well as appearances by the singer's personal film archivist and the editor of the long-running Springsteen fanzine "Backstreets."
The festival is in conjunction with the museum's current exhibit, "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen."
The Boss himself is not expected to drop by for FanFest.
Paul McCartney to perform at New York Mets' new Citi Field in July; first music concert thereJune 3rd, 2009 McCartney to sing at New York Mets stadium in JulyNEW YORK — The New York Mets are inviting an old friend to play at their new stadium. But not just any old friend — Sir Paul McCartney.
Owner Jerry Jones says new $1.1 billion venue will be called Cowboys StadiumMay 13th, 2009 New venue to be called Cowboys StadiumARLINGTON, Texas — The new $1.1 billion Dallas Cowboys stadium doesn't have an announced sponsor yet — but now it has a name. Team owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday that the venue in Arlington will be called Cowboys Stadium.
Dolphins renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of partnership with Jimmy BuffettMay 9th, 2009 Dolphins' new partner: Jimmy BuffettMIAMI — The Miami Dolphins are renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. The name change from Dolphin Stadium is the fifth since the stadium opened in 1987.
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October 13th, 2009 at 7:08 am
The Light in Darkness
Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town broke new ground for The Boss in 1978. A counterpoint to the operatic elegance of Born to Run, the album was an angry, raw record that burst forth after a three-year hiatus.
Because of its darker tones, some might call Darkness a difficult album, but despite this, it’s a cherished gem for many.
Collecting stories and photos from hundreds of fans, The Light in Darkness celebrates this classic record, allowing readers to revisit the excitement of that moment when the needle found the grooves in that first cut and the thundering power of “Badlands” shook across the hi-fi for the very first time. Or the uninitiated, but soon-to-be-converted teenager, brought along by friends and finding salvation at one of the legendary three-plus hour concerts - shows that embodied all the manic fury of a revival meeting.