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BBC Celebrates 50 Years of Bruce Springsteen’s UK Legacy

Special programming in May 2025 will reflect on Springsteen's 1975 Hammersmith debut and announce his upcoming release of seven lost albums.

Overview

  • The BBC will air a new documentary, 'When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain,' featuring exclusive interviews about his 1975 UK debut at the Hammersmith Odeon.
  • Springsteen revealed that his initial UK performance left him deeply disappointed, leading to a 30-year avoidance of the footage and feelings of PTSD.
  • The programming will include a compilation of Springsteen’s iconic UK TV performances, spanning decades of his career, on BBC Two and iPlayer.
  • The documentary highlights Springsteen's influence, featuring insights from Sting, Stevie Van Zandt, Peter Gabriel, and others who reflect on his impact.
  • Springsteen has announced 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums,' a collection of seven previously unreleased albums spanning 35 years, set for release in June 2025.

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