50 years ago tonight in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bruce counted off the “Detroit Medley” for the first time — a high-octane tribute to Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Little Richard, and Chuck Willis. A party piece with staying power that also happened to debut on his birthday, it became a fixture of E Street Band shows over the next half-century. Happy Birthday, Bruce! | Bruce Springsteen

"The Live Series: Songs of Conscience" compilation is out now — including unforgettable performances like “Born in the U.S.A. - Live at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI” in 1988 and more! Immerse yourself in this playlist of Bruce Springsteen's most thoughtful songs: https://brucespringsteen.lnk.to/SongsOfConscienceFA | Bruce Springsteen