Bruce Springsteen is not about to let anything stop him from doing what he loves most: performing and touring.
The "Dancing in the Dark" hitmaker and the E Street Band resumed their world tour after postponing the shows last year for Springsteen's peptic ulcer disease treatment in September 2023.
The "Born in the U.S.A." singer picked up in Phoenix right where he left off with a 2 hour, 45-minute concert; he performed some hit chart-topping and fan-favorite hits like "No Surrender," "Two Hearts," "Prove It All Night," "Darkness on the Edge of Town," "Spirit In the Night," "Last Man Standing," and others.
Bruce Springsteen's Health Update
Springsteen had to go on a hiatus for several months due to suffering immense pain and discomfort from his condition.
The 74-year-old singer suffered from peptic ulcer disease, which is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or the small intestine, TODAY reports.
"I got to tell you the truth, we had no idea how much pain he was in," said Steven Van Zandt, The Boss' bandmate. "We were just as surprised as everyone else to learn the extent of his illness."
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Bruce Springsteen Returns Onstage After Health Crisis
When he returned onstage, the "I'm On Fire" singer expressed an apology to his fans, who had been eagerly anticipating his tour.
"Phoenix, first I want to apologize if there was any discomfort because we had to move the show last time. . . . I hope we didn't inconvenience you too much," Springsteen said before performing the final song in the show, "I'll See You in My Dreams."
Springsteen is currently on his world tour alongside The E Street Band, which features Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Charlie Giordano, Roy Bittan, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, Jake Clemons, Soozie Tyrell, and others.
According to Billboard, Springsteen and the band have more than 50 shows slotted for 2024, including concerts in major European cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, and more. According to reports, the singer will also make a special appearance at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, his hometown.
