August 26th 2024.
During a recent concert at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 23, the legendary Bruce Springsteen made it clear that he has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Despite being forced to cancel and postpone shows due to various setbacks in recent months, the 74-year-old rock icon confidently declared to the crowd, "We ain't quitting!"
Amid rumors of a farewell tour, Bruce reassured his fans that he and his E Street Band have no intention of hanging up their instruments. "We've been around for 50 f**king years!" he exclaimed, prompting a thunderous response from the audience. "We ain't doing no farewell tour bulls**t! Jesus Christ! No farewell tour for the E Street Band!" He continued, "Farewell to what? A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out. I ain't going anywhere!"
The singer, known for his no-nonsense attitude, has faced his fair share of challenges in recent years. In February 2023, he kicked off his world tour, but had to postpone shows between September and December to undergo treatment for peptic ulcer disease. He resumed the tour in March this year, but encountered another setback when he experienced vocal issues in late May and early June.
Unfortunately, Bruce's health struggles did not end there. He also battled with Covid last year, causing him to miss the 2023 American Music Honor awards show. Despite these challenges, the rock icon has remained determined to keep performing for his devoted fans.
During the awards show, Bruce's guitarist Steven Van Zandt joked that the Boss and his wife Patti Scialfa were "alive" and "eating French onion soup by the fire." But in all seriousness, the show's host Jon Stewart attempted to ease any concerns by reminding the audience that Bruce and the band were still going strong and would continue to perform.
Currently on the final leg of his tour, Bruce is scheduled to finish in Vancouver, Canada in November. His postponed European shows have also been rescheduled for May and July 2025. Despite the grueling schedule and health challenges, Bruce's guitarist Steven Van Zandt remains optimistic about their future. "I don't see the end anywhere in sight, to be honest," he told The Telegraph. "I think we can play every summer for evermore, man."
It's clear that the E Street Band still has a lot of gas left in the tank, and Bruce couldn't be happier to keep living his dream. As he famously joked, "As long as the Stones are still out there, man, we're still the new kids on the block, right?" And with the love and support of his fans, Bruce will continue to rock on for many years to come.
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