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On stage with Springsteen was the legendary E Street Band which features drummer Max Weinberg, bassist Garry Tallent, keyboardists Roy Bittan and Charlie Giordano, guitarists Stevie Van Zandt and Nils Lofgren, saxophonist Jake Clemons B次元官网网址� nephew of original and still missed sax man Clarence Clemons who died in 2011 B次元官网网址� guitarist and violin player Soozie Tyrell, a full horn and brass section and four backup vocalists. The only missing member of the band was SpringsteenB次元官网网址檚 wife, singer and guitarist Patti Scialfa.
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This year has been particularly challenging for Springsteen. In addition to his health issues, in January his mother, Adele Ann Springsteen, a fan favorite who could frequently be seen dancing at his shows, . She was 98.
Two days after her death, Springsteen performed at event, which honored Jon Bon Jovi for his musical achievements and philanthropic efforts.
The 2024 edition of the tour kicked off in Phoenix and ends Nov. 22 in Vancouver, Canada. It hits 17 countries across 52 dates, including a special performance on Sept. 15 where Springsteen will headline the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in his hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
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