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1981 Bruce Springsteen & Bob Marley...
1981 Bruce Springsteen & Bob Marley...
Item # 718453
May 12, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 13-19, 1981
* Bob Marley death by cancer - (1st report)
* Jamaican reggae music singer songwriter - guitarist
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" concerts
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
Page 87 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts by "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" at the Meadowlands Arena. (see image)
AI notes: In July 1981, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played a landmark six-night run at the newly opened Brendan Byrne Arena in the Meadowlands, New Jersey, from July 2 to July 9, as part of the final stretch of The River Tour. These concerts were not only Springsteen’s first performances in the arena but also a triumphant homecoming that underscored his deep connection to New Jersey. Each night featured marathon sets lasting over three hours, combining the raw energy of The River album with older classics and rare covers, showcasing the band’s versatility and Springsteen’s emotional intensity. The final show on July 9 was particularly memorable for the debut of “Trapped,” a reworked Jimmy Cliff song that Springsteen transformed into a haunting anthem of spiritual confinement and resilience. The Meadowlands stand became a defining moment in Springsteen’s live career, solidifying his reputation for legendary performances and cementing his status as a local hero in the Garden State.
Page 96 has an editorial on the recent death of Bob Marley with photo.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 152 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
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