The River Tour: Celebrating 35 Years of Bruce Springsteen's Iconic Album
On January 16, 2016, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kicked off The River Tour in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The tour was launched to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Springsteen's fifth studio album, "The River," which was released in 1980. This tour marked the band's return to the road after a two-year hiatus and featured them performing the entire double album in sequence.
The River Tour spanned 89 shows across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, concluding on February 25, 2017, in Auckland, New Zealand. One of the highlights of the tour was Springsteen's record-breaking performance in Philadelphia on September 7, 2016, where he played for four hours and four minutes, making it his longest concert in the U.S. and the second-longest of his career, just behind a show in Helsinki, Finland, in 2012.
Overall, The River Tour was a monumental journey for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, showcasing their enduring talent and the timeless appeal of "The River" album. It was a celebration of music, passion, and the unbreakable bond between the band and their fans.