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“That is called ‘playing the s**t out of the guitar!’”: Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Smokey Robinson join forces on their own rendition of a Motown classic at the 2025 American Music Honors

This year's honorees included guitarists Tom Morello, John Fogerty, Joe Ely and Emmylou Harris

Guitar World

David Chase’s fear for James Gandolfini when casting The Sopranos

Show’s creator apparently had one concern when Gandolfini was put forward to play Tony Soprano

The Independent UK

“I remember Bruce calling me and asking me for my permission to switch to Telecaster”: Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen

Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity

Guitar World

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 17-23

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 17-23 include guitarist-actor Steven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, fashion designer Calvin Klein and “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt shares exciting update about future of Bruce Springsteen live shows

Exclusive: ‘I’ve been trying to talk him into this for 30 years,’ E Street Band guitarist said

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt was shocked Bruce Springsteen dropped certain song from setlist

Exclusive: ‘I thought it was going to be a major part of the tour,’ E Street Band musician said

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt shares surprising Bruce Springsteen trait: ‘This was a huge step’

Rock star is the subect of a new Disney+ documentary out this week

The Independent UK

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Steven Van Zandt: ‘Every Springsteen needs a guy reminding them they were once nobody’

As a HBO new documentary airs on Sky, the guitarist from the E Street Band talks to Craig McLean about being Springsteen’s right-hand man, acting in ‘The Sopranos’, fighting for Nelson Mandela, and how the corporate takeover has changed music forever

The Independent UK

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple review – seeing Springsteen’s sidekick take on apartheid is an air-punch moment

He’s raised a ruckus with the Boss, smashed segregation in South Africa and sparkled in The Sopranos – this entertaining documentary showcases a wild life

The Guardian - UK

“All my life I’ve carried with me this guilt and feeling of, ‘Jeez, if only I could have stayed in the band and yet done all these other things’”: Steven Van Zandt reflects on leaving Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band just before their breakthrough

During his initial tenure in the E Street band, Van Zandt was partially responsible for the iconic Born to Run guitar riff

Guitar World

“Had he recorded nothing but the 10-minute Maggot Brain solo, Eddie Hazel’s place in guitar history would be complete”: The 30 best guitarists from New Jersey – from Al Di Meola and Richie Sambora to Gibson's best-selling signature artist

We gone and made a list of our favorite Garden State guitar heroes... Do write in for which state you'd like to read about next. One way or another, it won't have better pizza

Guitar World

“Some people use one guitar, one amp, and then, ‘This is what I am going to use for the rest of my life’... We change it up as much as we can”: The Gaslight Anthem are on an eternal tonal quest

Brian Fallon and Alex Rosamilia give us the guitar story behind comeback LP History Books – and tell us why you might hear a Def Leppard influence if you listen closely enough

Guitar World

Bruce Springsteen health update given to concerned fans

Springsteen was forced to cancel and postpone his remaining 2023 shows last month

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt gives Bruce Springsteen health update to concerned fans

Springsteen was forced to cancel and psotpone his remaining 2023 shows last month

The Independent UK

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Chicago Sun-Times

Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band hit it out of the park in Wrigley Field concert

In the first of two shows at Chicago’s iconic ballpark, the band delivered a powerhouse show to an adoring sold-out crowd.

The Guardian - UK

Bruce Springsteen review – after half a century, still having the time of his life

Springsteen and the E Street Band feel like a bar band that can’t believe their luck to be playing a stadium – and the enthusiasm is infectious

Daily Mirror

Bruce Springsteen forced to miss American Music Honors after testing positive for Covid

Bruce Springsteen was due to appear at the inaugural American Music Honors hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music in New Jersey over the weekend

Salon

Jon Stewart hosts American Music Honors

Steven Van Zandt, Sam Moore, Darlene Love and Steve Earle were honored at the star-studded event in New Jersey

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Steven Van Zandt gifts Springsteen superfan Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin personal bandannas for chemo

Admitted Bruce Springsteen stan Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., drew fashion inspiration from Steven Van Zandt, rocking bandannas as he underwent chemo. When the guitarist heard about it, he gifted the Maryland lawmaker some of his own.

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt sends touching gift to Democratic congressman Jamie Raskin as he fights cancer

Congressman’s bandanas have already elicited attempts by conservatives to ridicule his appearance

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt gifts Democratic congressman Jamie Raskin bandana as he fights cancer

Congressman’s bandanas have already elicited attempts by conservatives to ridicule his appearance

WEKU

Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery

The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.

The Independent UK

Lilyhammer: Steven Van Zandt thanks Netflix for saving show from removal at last moment

‘Sopranos’ actor praised streaming service’s decision

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt expresses disappointment over Lilyhammer’s ‘removal from Netflix’

‘Sopranos’ actor called the news a ‘big drag’

The Independent UK

Sopranos fans react to heartwarming James Gandolfini story revealed by co-star

‘Wow! Did not know of this story,’ one person commented

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