Contrary to the mythology that’s surrounded them for nearly 40 years, the E Street Band were not always Bruce Springsteen’s group from before he became famous. They came together when Springsteen needed a band to record his 1973 debut album, ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ and he chose a handful of local musicians he had played with over the years. And while we think of the E Street Band as having had a stable lineup, only bassist Garry Tallent has been a part of every E Street Band tour. There have been numerous departures, additions, adjunct members and even a few deaths. With the E Street Band set to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we thought we’d present this guide to the men and women who have been proud to call E Street their musical home.

(Note: Our Complete Guide to the E Street Band Lineup Changes refers only to those who have been in the E Street Band. Although there is some overlap, we’re not including those who performed with Springsteen from 1992-93 in support of ‘Human Touch’ and ‘Lucky Town,’ and the Sessions Band with whom he toured in 2005 behind ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions.')