Re: quibble

[The Braens <braeniac>]

Actually, Bruce didn't play MSG until 9/79 and that was as part of the No
Nukes shows. He didn't headline there until 11/80 during the River tour.
It really wasn't until 1984-85 with the Born In the USA LP and tour that
he became a mega-superstar. Aside from the East Coast and some scattered
western cities, he was still a (pretty big) cult figure until then. The
bottom line is that even with his huge popularity Bruce has done what he
wanted to do. Like Patti, he's an artist with great integrity who has
remained true to his art. The Nebraska and Ghost Of Tom Joad records were
brilliant, yet hardly commercial. He knew what would sell,yet chose to
put out the records he wanted to make. Yes, the luxury of millions in the
bank makes it easier, but he and the E Streeters played zillions of dives
for well over 10 years to get there. He happened to connect with a mass
audience. There's nothing wrong with that. It's hard when you're with an
artist from the beginning and then they hit it big. It feels as though a
special secret has been stolen from you, but you can't begrudge them
their success. Patti is just as deserving of it herself.

Phil

"Anthony J. Rzepela" wrote:

> toddmcgovern wrote:
> >
> > Springsteen was hardly  "big selling" or  "radio friendly" in 1978.
>
> This is dependent on geography.
>
> Springsteen was a certified superstar here
> in the Norheast Corridor in 1978. He had already
> played the Spectrum (Philadelphia's hockey arena)
> in 1976, and played the same joint three or four
> times on his 1978 tour. I believe he made it to
> Madison Square Garden for multiple shows
> in 1978, also.