Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their set for the first night of the Springsteen & E Street Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour with the Motown classic "WAR" and "BORN IN THE U.S.A." in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 31, 2026 — a one-two punch that was live streamed on Bruce's social media for the first time ever...................AND IN OTHER NEWS.......The presidents of two chapters of the musicians union, the American Federation of Musicians, have issued a statement in support of Bruce Springsteen against criticism from President Donald Trump. Earlier today, Trump issued a lengthy Truth Social post calling Springsteen a “bad, and very boring singer,” among other insults and asked his MAGA followers to boycott the artist. “We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States,” Point and Sazer said. “Bruce Springsteen is not just a brilliant musician, he is a voice for working people, a symbol of American resilience, and an inspiration to millions in this country and around the world."..