Bruce Springsteen: Rock Anthems for Real-World Fire

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Corey with the story. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their land of

Hope and Dreams tour on March 31 in Minneapolis with a bang opening straight into the anti-war

classic war by Edwin Star. The 76-year-old boss dressed in black and pumping his fist

led a sold-out crowd at the target center through the message that war is good for absolutely

nothing. He started by calling for prayers for troops overseas and their safe return.

Then rallied everyone to embrace the power of art and music while choosing Hope over

fear. Springsteen didn't hold back, labeling the Trump administration corrupt, incompetent,

racist, and treasonous, echoing his past protests like during the Iraq War era. The crowd

roared along, especially unborn in the USA and tracks like death to my hometown and no

surrender. It's no coincidence he picked Minneapolis, a hotspot lately. He's been deeply tied

to the city after the fatal shootings of locals Renee Good and Alex, pretty, by federal officers.

Just days earlier on March 28th, he played his new song, Streets of Minneapolis, at a massive

No Kings rally protesting Trump policies. He debuted in January with Tom Morello at a

benefit, and on tour night he brought it to the full band, saying Minneapolis's solidarity

inspires. The whole country and I see picked the wrong town. The tour hits other ICE targeted

spots like Portland on April 3rd, Los Angeles on April 7th and 9th, wrapping May 27th in Washington,

DC. Springsteen's blending rock anthems with real-world fire, reminding us music can still shake

things up.