'The Boss' on to Michigan to do more rocking for Obama
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Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
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AP - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.
Thought: About Springsteen performing Superbowl halftime…I don’t agree with it…
Does anybody feel a little weird about Springsteen doing the Superbowl this year? While I’m a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen’s music, I really don’t agree with Springsteen doing Superbowl half time. He’s too much of a legend and too huge of a star. Springsteen just had to jump at this opportunity before anyone else got it. He had plenty of huge shows in the past. I’m sure the Superbowl officials had plenty of acts on the list to perform in case Springsteen dropped out, but he
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Bruce Springsteen to Perform at "Stand Up For Heroes" Benefit
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren't the only do-gooders in town!
Bruce Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa are performing at this year's "Stand-Up For Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation."
Regis Philbin is hosting the gala, while Whoopi Goldberg will serve as auctioneer. Also hitting the stage? Ricky Gervais!
The benefit will take place November 5 at Town Hall in New York City...
Springsteen, Joel Sign On For Obama Benefit
In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Oct. 16 at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.Other "exciting guests" for the show have yet to be announced. Balcony tickets are $500, while premiere seats are $2,500 and lounge seats are $10,000. They can be purchased by clicking here.Springsteen, who endorsed Obama this spring, recently finished a tour with the E S
Bruce Springsteen Performs At Free Concert In Support Of Barack Obama
Bruce Springsteen AKA “The Boss” called the Bush presidency “a disaster” and said many American people have “justifiably lost faith” in the American dream. He took some time out during his seven-song acoustic set at a voter-registration rally in Philadelphia on Saturday...Full Article @ the dishing diva
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Bruce Springsteen Rocks For Obama In Phila.
Rocker Bruce Springsteen performed a brief solo set in Philadelphia Saturday to promote Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/article_212176579.shtml"><b>More</b>
Bruce Springsteen & Billy Joel Rock for Barack
Jersey boy Bruce Springsteen and Long Island, NY homeboy Billy Joel are putting on a concert -- together -- in order to raise money for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
The event will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on Oct. 16 ( FYI: that's the day before my birthday if anyone wants to buy me tickets), a day after Barack concludes his final debate with GOP contender John McCain at Hofstra University.
Sources say the Illinois senator with be Barack-ing at the concert wi
Bruce Springsteen gives a free concert for Obama in Michigan
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For the second straight day, Bruce Springsteen sang a few songs and urged thousands of potential voters in a battleground state to register and support Democrat Barack Obama.
Springsteen's free acoustic concert Sunday at Ohio State University followed Saturday's performance in Philadelphia, where he called the Bush administration "a disaster." He repeated that comment in Columbus.
Springsteen's appearance was aimed at encouraging Obama supporters to take advantage of Ohio's weeklo
Bruce Springsteen Heads to Swing States For Three Obama Concerts
With the presidential election only a month way, Bruce Springsteen is taking his support of Barack Obama to the swing states with three more shows benefiting the Democrat. First, Springsteen will travel to Philadelphia for an acoustic set at an open-air rally this Saturday, October 4th. Springsteen will then head to Columbus, Ohio to play the Ohio State University campus on Sunday, the 5th. Bruce will then conclude his odyssey through the purple states on Monday, October 6th, with a performance at Eastern M
Springsteen rocks for Obama in Phila.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Rocker Bruce Springsteen performed a brief solo set in Philadelphia Saturday to promote Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Springsteen to perform at Obama rally in Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. - Rock star Bruce Springsteen was headlining a rally Monday afternoon for Democrat Barack's Obama's presidential campaign at Eastern Michigan University.
In these file photos, Bruce Springsteen, left, is shown in New York on Sept. 28, 2007 and Billy Joel is shown in this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo in West Hollywood, Calif. Springsteen and Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. Obama
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Rocker Bruce Springsteen began a three-day free tour to support US presidential candidate Barack Obama at the weekend.
Springsteen performs for the Bob Woodruff Foundation
by Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger Thursday October 02, 2008, 1:14 PMFor the second straight year, New York's Town Hall will present a star-studded Fall benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. And for the second straight year, Bruce Springsteen will perform at it. At the event, titled "Stand Up For Heroes" and scheduled for Nov. 5, Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa will provide the musical entertainment. Comedians Ricky Gervais and John Pinette will also perform, and Regis Philbin will host. Whoopi Goldberg wi
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Bruce Springsteen adds two more Obama shows
Bruce Springsteen's support of Barack Obama is growing by the day as he continues to add shows to raise funds and awareness for the Democrat.
Springsteen performs for the Bob Woodruff Foundation
by Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger Thursday October 02, 2008, 1:14 PMFor the second straight year, New York's Town Hall will present a star-studded Fall benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. And for the second straight year, Bruce Springsteen will perform at it. At the event, titled "Stand Up For Heroes" and scheduled for Nov. 5, Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa will provide the musical entertainment. Comedians Ricky Gervais and John Pinette will also perform, and Regis Philbin will host. Whoopi Goldberg wi
A message from Bruce Springsteen.
I’ve spent 35 years writing about America, its people, and the meaning of the American Promise. The Promise that was handed down to us, right here in this city from our founding fathers, with one instruction: Do your best to make these things real: opportunity, equality, social and economic justice, a fair shake for all of our citizens, the American idea, as a positive influence, around the world for a more just and peaceful existence. These are the things that give our lives hope, shape, and meaning.
Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.
Bruce and Billy Team Up for Barack
The Boss and the Piano Man are in a campaigning state of mind.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are teaming up in New York City next month for their...
Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
PHILADELPHIA - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.
Springsteen rocks Obama rally in Philly
AP - Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency "a disaster" and said many Americans have "justifiably lost faith" in the American dream.
Regis Philbin, Ricky Gervais, Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa Join Forces with the New York Comedy Festival to Perform at Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for The Bob Woodruff Foundation
Event Takes Place November 5, 2008 at Town Hall in New York City
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) unite to present the second annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5. Regis Philbin will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Ricky Gervais, John Pinette, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Scialfa. Both Whoo
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The Listening Room: Springsteen performs the Obama rally in Philadelphia…
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