Bruce Springsteen Hints at New Musical Direction at NY Public Library
Bruce Springsteen performed his iconic song “Thunder Road” at the Library Lions Gala, held in the Rose Main Reading Room of the New York Public Library in New York City on Monday, November 4.
The event also celebrated the induction of Springsteen, director Shonda Rhimes, novelist Louise Erdrich, writer Daniel Kehlmann, writer-musician James McBride, and author James Patterson into the NYPL’s Hall of Fame.
Springsteen reflected on his diverse performing history, saying he had played at fireman’s fairs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, bowling alleys, pizza parlors, hockey rinks, and football stadiums. However, performing in a library was new for him.
“I have never played a (blanking) library!” Springsteen exclaimed, embracing the unique venue.
Before his performance, a video highlighting how libraries shaped the inductees was shown to the 500 guests at the black-tie gala. Springsteen spoke warmly about his small hometown of Freehold and the refuge that the local library provided.
“My town only had about 10,000 people, but there in the center of it was the library, and it was this place where the rest of the world was waiting,” he said. “It gave me this greater sense of possibility… it was a sanctuary.”
The Freehold Public Library is located at 28½ East Main Street.
Author’s Summary
Bruce Springsteen’s rare library performance and his reflections on its impact suggest a meaningful new chapter in his musical journey inspired by the sanctuary of books and knowledge.
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