In 1989, Bruce Springsteen informed his longtime backing-band members that he would not need their services for the foreseeable future. The E Street Band had been with “The Boss” since 1972, even though they weren’t known by that name when they started. The original lineup comprised bassist Garry Tallent, keyboardist Danny Federici, drummer Vini “Mad […]
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