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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena - 4/27/12

By Adam Lovinus Sat., Apr. 28 2012 at 9:15 AM
Categories: Last Night, live review
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There was some political talk. Normally, patience for rock stars waxing political wears out after 0.4 seconds, but Bruce being Bruce, he can take three minutes worth of shots at the 1 percent and that's fine, if only because he acknowledges himself to be part of it. Because Bruce keeps it that real.

And that's the best part about seeing Springsteen. You can tell The Boss isn't an asshole boss. He loves the people on stage, loves the people in the seats. The people in the sets love fist-pumping and they love Bruce, and he loves that. Sure, the house sound wasn't that good, that the show started late because people couldn't get through the gates fast enough, and that the cheap seats cost $100.

All that didn't matter because Bruce was on.

Critical Bias: Only familiar with the Greatest Hits, first time seeing Bruce live.

The Crowd: White.

Overheard in the crowd: "I am not buying you cotton candy!" Mom to 11-year-old daughter.

Random Notebook Dump: Chicken nachos ... literally.

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3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA

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Jodie
Jodie

I took my 17-year-old son.  Not long after the show started, he turned to me and said, "I now know why they call him The Boss."

Maria Magdala
Maria Magdala

Actually, the cheap seats were $65 & some were better views than the $100 seats. I sat in both as I went both days.And yes Nils & Max were in the Zone on "YOUNGSTOWN".

los angeles dj
los angeles dj

Even after all these years The Boss still brings it!

Kooo Lit
Kooo Lit

I saw a woman in a wheelchair singing her heart out to "Born To Run." Clearly she was not.

Joe from da Jackson Cage
Joe from da Jackson Cage

A truly superb show! Bruce captured the true vibe and flavor of our Jersey homeland long ago and can transport me and everyone else there instantly. My mom now regrets chasing the young Bruce off our lawn when he was 13 or 14, hanging out with the kid next door. Good review Adam, thanks.

OCJack
OCJack

Lofgren did not solo on Jack of All Trades.  That was Morello.  But Lofgren had a sorcher of a solo on Youngstown.  

Adam Lovinus
Adam Lovinus

Thanks OCJack, yes, it was "Youngstown." And it was cooking. I didn't realize Nils didn't use a pick until seeing this show. What a shredder! Thanks for reading. Adam Lovinus

Albert D'Alligator
Albert D'Alligator

Nils' solo wasn't Jack of All Trades; it was Youngstown, and it was the equal of Tom Morello's work on Ghost of Tom Joad. Both were simply spectacular!

Yourmom
Yourmom

The Boss for president, The Nightwatchman for vp

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