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Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show
Posted in Bruce Springsteen, Concert on the October 30, 2009
Bruce Springsteen cancelled a concert in Kansas City earlier this week after his cousin, Lenny Sullivan was found dead in his hotel room. The singer announced the death on his official website, saying that there was a death in the family. The statement was later updated to say “Lenny Sullivan, Bruce’s cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last ten years, passed away today at the age of 36. A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family.” Lenny worked for Bruce and his band for 10 years as an assistant tour manager. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently still under investigation.
Kennedy Center Gala Honorees
Posted in Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen on the September 14, 2009
Bruce Springsteen, Robert DeNiro and Mel Brooks have been chosen to be honored at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors Gala as “extraordinary individuals whose unique and abundant artistry has contributed significantly to the cultural life of our nation and the world.” The Boss is being honored for his “gritty and honest songs that speak to the everyman”, Robert for his “legendary commitment to his characters” and Mel “for the hilarity of his movies and musicals”. The celebration of their careers will take place in Washington DC at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with President Barack Obama and his first lady Michelle Obama in attendance.
Springsteen, Bono, Beyonce to perform in Obama pre-inaugural
Posted in Barack Obama, Beyonce Knowles, Bono, Bruce Springsteen on the January 19, 2009
Big stars like Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Beyonce are set to perform during US President-elect Barack Obama’s pre-inauguration concert on January 18 at Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. The list of celebrities who wanted to perform for Obama’s pre-inaugural and actual inauguration ceremony is endless but only a few were chosen due to the sensitivity of the event and the very tight security procedures.
The show is aptly titled “We Are The One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration” considering the united front shown by the various big stars who will grace the show. To join Springsteen, Bono and Beyonce on stage are Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Shakira, Josh Groban and Usher. You can also watch the show in any cable station beginning 7 PM. Event producer George Stevens said it took only 45 minutes to get three yeses from Garth Brooks, Bono and Springsteen when they were asked to perform in the show. This is however not a showbiz event but a historical moment for the Americans.