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Founded in 2007, Blogness on the Edge of Town is one of the premier online sources for news, commentary and conversation about Bruce Springsteen.

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Springsteen's 'The Rising' at 20: Here's why it remains a staggering achievement

20 years later, "The Rising" remains the definitive artistic response to Sept. 11 — and one of Bruce Springsteen's greatest achievements.

Pete Chianca

Jul 29, 20228 min read

It's the optics, stupid: Why the Springsteen ticket brouhaha is so galling

So I'm starting to feel like the Springsteen/Ticketmaster mess is about 25% pricing and 75% poor optics.

Pete Chianca

Jul 27, 20222 min read

Irate Springsteen fans: Here's how to speak out against Ticketmaster

Springsteen fans can help ensure Ticketmaster is not allowed to engage in dynamic pricing in the first place.

Pete Chianca

Jul 23, 20224 min read

Congrats Grandpa Bruce! Here's a Springsteen playlist for Lily Harper

Let's face it, Bruce Springsteen has been practicing being a grandpa for years. And now he is one.

Pete Chianca

Jul 15, 20222 min read

LONG TIME COMIN': Springsteen announces 2023 U.S. tour details

Dates for Bruce Springsteen's 2023 U.S. tour have been frustratingly elusive — until now.

Pete Chianca

Jul 12, 20222 min read

Throwback Thursday: The Philly Elvis tells all!

"Elvis" is in theaters and Philly Elvis was on Set Lusting Bruce in this throwback episode, recalling his Springsteen stage adventure.

Jesse Jackson

Jul 7, 20221 min read

PODCAST: Meet Jamie Seh, sports director, 'Cuse alum, Springsteen fan

Jamie Seh, sports director of WKMG TV in Orlando, talks about her passion for sports, and her love of Bruce Springsteen's music.

Jesse Jackson

Jul 5, 20221 min read

FLASHBACK: The greatest Springsteen selfie ever?

Jessica V. joined Jesse on Set Lusting Bruce to talk about her 2017 viral Springsteen selfie that's still making the rounds today.

Jesse Jackson

Jun 26, 20221 min read

Watch: Bruce Springsteen joins Paul McCartney AGAIN — this time at Glastonbury

Bruce Springsteen popped in on Sir Paul McCartney at the Glastonbury Festival. This is becoming a habit.

Pete Chianca

Jun 25, 20221 min read

Mike Derrico writer, podcast host, Springsteen fan on Set Lusting Bruce

Derrico is author of "Autumn and Everything After: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era."

Jesse Jackson

Jun 18, 20221 min read

Watch: 'Local boy' Springsteen joins Paul McCartney on stage in N.J.

Watch as Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney tackle "Glory Days" and "I Want To Be Your Man" at MetLife Stadium.

Pete Chianca

Jun 17, 20221 min read

Set Lusting Bruce podcast joins the Blogness family! Hear the interview with Mike Appel

We are proud to add Jesse Jackson's Springsteen fan podcast to Blogness on the Edge of Town!

Jesse Jackson

Jun 7, 20221 min read

Bruce Springsteen played two songs with Coldplay in NJ last night, because of course he did

In case you're wondering whether Bruce is really itching to get back out on the road...

Pete Chianca

Jun 6, 20221 min read

Springsteen, on E Street Radio, promises "a full-tilt rock 'n' roll show" in 2023

Bruce Springsteen appeared with host Jim Rotolo on E Street Radio Tuesday to promise "a full-tilt rock 'n' roll show" in 2023.

Pete Chianca

May 24, 20221 min read

UPDATED: Springsteen announces 2023 European dates, U.S. to come

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced the dates for their 2023 European tour, with U.S. dates to come.

Pete Chianca

May 23, 20222 min read

Here they come! It's the Bruce Springsteen Not-Quite-News Roundup

Tour announcement? No! New album? No! But there's still Bruce Springsteen news, clips and videos to be had, and we've got them right here.

Pete Chianca

May 11, 20222 min read

Fox host calls Springsteen a pinko, somehow still likes 'Born in the USA'

Fox News host Lisa Kennedy Montgomery was none too pleased when someone decided to use "Glory Days" on her show "Outnumbered."

Pete Chianca

Apr 19, 20221 min read

See the Sweet Sixteen of Springsteen song covers — including your pick for No. 1

It's the Sweet Sixteen of Springsteen song covers: the 16 best interpretations of The Boss's work by other artists, as chosen by you.

Pete Chianca

Mar 29, 20223 min read

Here are your 68 favorite covers of Bruce Springsteen songs! Now it's time to narrow them down.

There were more than enough choices to assemble our list of the 68 covers most popular with Blogness readers.

Pete Chianca

Mar 22, 20222 min read

What's the best Springsteen cover? Help us compile the list!

For Springsteen March Madness, we're looking to name the Bruce Springsteen cover to rule all Bruce Springsteen covers.

Pete Chianca

Mar 13, 20221 min read

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