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Image 2 of 82 Here's a review of one of the Liberty Hall shows from the Houston Chronicle archives. It was described as a "a celebration of life so intense and vivid that only the most hardened cynic could avoid becoming involved," which means the reviewer probably met a girl at the show. less Here's a review of one of the Liberty Hall shows from the Houston Chronicle archives. It was described as a "a celebration of life so intense and vivid that only the most hardened cynic could avoid becoming ... more

Image 3 of 82 Bruce Springsteen plays a two-night stand at The Summit in 1980 touring behind The River, on November 14 and November 15. Bruce Springsteen plays a two-night stand at The Summit in 1980 touring behind The River, on November 14 and November 15. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 82 A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. A photo from a December 8, 1978 Bruce Springsteen concert at The Summit. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 28 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 82 Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Bruce Springsteen played two shows at The Summit in 1984, on November 29 and November 30. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 82 Bruce Springsteen plays a two-night stand at The Summit in 1980 touring behind The River, on November 14 and November 15. Bruce Springsteen plays a two-night stand at The Summit in 1980 touring behind The River, on November 14 and November 15. Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 82 CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/20/2000): Bruce Springsteen's concert Tuesday with the E Street Band electrified the Compaq Center crowd. less CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/20/2000): Bruce Springsteen's concert Tuesday with the ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 82 CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen on harmonica, and the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. Saxophonist Clarence Clemmons is seen playing tambourine on the left. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/19/2000): Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band visit the "Promised Land" of Houston for the first time in 12 years Tuesday at the Compaq Center. Fans lined up hours before the show to see the Boss. less CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen on harmonica, and the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. Saxophonist Clarence Clemmons is seen playing tambourine on the ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 82 CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen, left, and 'Little' Stevie van Zandt on guitarplayed with the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/20/2000): Bruce Springsteen, left, and guitarist Steve Van Zandt and the rest of the E Street Band delivered a commanding threee-hour concert Tuesday at Compaq Center. HOUCHRON CAPTION (12/14/2000): THE YEAR'S BEST CONCERTS INCLUDE THOSE BY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, LEFT, WITH KERCHIEFED GUITARIST STEVEN VAN ZANDT. less CONTACT FILED: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Bruce Springsteen, left, and 'Little' Stevie van Zandt on guitarplayed with the E Street Band reunion show at Compaq Center Tuesday April 18, 2000. HOUCHRON CAPTION ... more Photo: Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 82 Bruce Sprinsteen performs with the E Street Band in front of a sold-out audience of 15,000 at the Bryce Jordan Center Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Centre Daily Times, Pat Little) HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/13/2000): Next week, Bruce Springsteen, below, and his reunited E Street Band play Houston for the first time since 1988. For what to expect from a 50-year-old Boss, see Zest. HOUCHRON CAPTION (06/09/2000): Springsteen. less Bruce Sprinsteen performs with the E Street Band in front of a sold-out audience of 15,000 at the Bryce Jordan Center Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Centre Daily Times, Pat Little) ... more Photo: AP

Image 38 of 82 Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 39 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): Bruce Springsteen, known as the Boss, sings with the E Street Band at the Compaq Center on Monday. His new album, "The Rising," debuted at No. 1 in 11 countries, including the United States. less Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): Bruce Springsteen, known as the ... more Photo: Special to the Chronicle

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Image 41 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 42 of 82 Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Steven Van Zandt harmonize during Monday night's performance at the Compaq Center, a show that was a mixture of solemn and joyous moments. Review. less Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): Bruce Springsteen, Patti ... more Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 43 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): A 'RISING' STAR - Bruce Springsteen had new music and a new message to preach as he and the E Street Band returned to the Compaq Center. INSIDE. less Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (11/05/2002): A 'RISING' STAR - Bruce Springsteen ... more Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 44 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Bruce Springsteen performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Photo: Special to the Chronicle

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Image 46 of 82 Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Bruce Springsteen (left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 47 of 82 Bruce Springsteen (lower left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Bruce Springsteen (lower left) performs in concert with The E Street Band at the Compaq Center November 4,2002. James Nielsen (Special to the Chronicle Photo: Special to the Chronicle

Image 48 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 82 Male-pattern baldness rather than shaved heads were in notable attendance at Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's concert Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Male-pattern baldness rather than shaved heads were in notable attendance at Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's concert Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs with his E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen performs with his E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 82 Bruce Springsteen points out to the crowd as the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg plays Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen points out to the crowd as the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg plays Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 82 Fans throw up their hands with Bruce Springsteen as he performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Fans throw up their hands with Bruce Springsteen as he performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 82 Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band end their third song of Monday evening, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band end their third song of Monday evening, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 82 Bruce Springsteen, from left, and the E Street Band's Steven Van Zandt and Garry Tallent perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Bruce Springsteen, from left, and the E Street Band's Steven Van Zandt and Garry Tallent perform Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Toyota Center in Houston. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 82 Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 63 of 82 Thomas Trevizo directs concert goers before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Thomas Trevizo directs concert goers before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 64 of 82 Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 66 of 82 Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Concert goers gather before the start of the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 67 of 82 A Bruce Springsteen concert ticket is checked before the start of the performance at theToyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. A Bruce Springsteen concert ticket is checked before the start of the performance at theToyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 68 of 82 Concert tickets are checked before the start of the Bruce Springsteen performance at theToyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Concert tickets are checked before the start of the Bruce Springsteen performance at theToyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 69 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 71 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 72 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 73 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 74 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 76 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 77 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 78 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

Image 79 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle

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Image 81 of 82 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Toyota Center Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Houston. Photo: Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle