Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song - PBS NewsHour (Premiere)

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Marking the opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, Springsteen reflects on more than five decades of work, the artists who influenced him, the themes that drive his creativity and what he hopes future generations will take from his music. The conversation comes as the United States marks 250 years, offering a reflection on the role art plays in telling the American story. - Aired on 07/03/2026.

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1. Thank you, Rhiannon..I have this on my calendar for Sunday and I'll just watch it again! I'll bookmark this, too

Imo, he IS the Boss.. a selfless storyteller who loves life and this country and the music that tells the stories. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him at least 3 times..in the 80’s..and I’d go tomorrow if he was close by. Love his philosophy that music is the universal language of our souls and the inclusion of all genres and his passion for the same politics as I have. Another place on my bucket list!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I sure agree and I really like him, too. He really has emerged as the BOSS

And I've only seen him live in concert once which was actually pretty bizarre. My brother was in college at the University of Vermont when he invited me to a Bruce Springsteen concert there. It must have been early days since this concert took place in the gym! He really was good and did countless encores which resulted in my being hearing impaired the next day. I don't know why they didn't choose a larger venue!

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3. My experience was..the concert started at 8:00..8:00 and the first chords sounded! Three hours of pure fun

He included the audience by encouraging singing along, had a kid come on and sing with him and I can’t remember how many encores because we didn’t want em to stop! A great time