“WHEN SHE DANCED, THE WHOLE WORLD FELT LIGHT AGAIN.” With that tender line, Bruce Springsteen stepped into one of the most unforgettable moments of his entire career—transforming London’s Hard Rock Calling Festival into something far more intimate than a rock show. The crowd roared as he gently guided his mother, Adele, onto the stage, his smile stretching wide with a warmth that no stadium lights could match. “She’s the reason I’m standing here tonight,” Bruce said, voice thick with pride and l

Songs by Springsteen on Instagram: "On this day in 1980, Bruce Springsteen walked onstage carrying the weight of the world. John Lennon had been murdered the night before, and Bruce had to find the composure and courage to perform. He opened his River Tour show in Philadelphia with a moving tribute to Lennon, setting the tone for an intense, deeply charged night. The concert featured the tour premieres of both “Rendezvous” and, fittingly, “Twist and Shout,” a song forever linked to The Beatles’