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For nearly half a century, Bruce Springsteen has been one of the most electric live acts ever to hit the stage, whether touring with The E Street Band, solo, or even doing his own one-man show with Springsteen on Broadway. When rumors started to spread that his current stadium tour might be his last – which would be understandable, since The Boss is now 75 – Springsteen stated, “We ain’t doing no farewell tour bullshit!” and “Get the hell out. I ain’t going anywhere.” Touring and the community that has been built around Springsteen’s live shows have become integral to Springsteen fandom, so it’s almost surprising no one has attempted to chronicle this spectacle in film before.
Director Thom Zimny has been chronicling Springsteen for decades now, winning an editing Emmy for the 2001 HBO special Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Live in New York City, and more recently, directing the Springsteen on Broadway special, Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You, and co-directing Western Stars with Springsteen. Simply put, if someone was going to cover Springsteen in film, you probably couldn’t pick a better documentarian than Zimny. With Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Zimny gives audiences a look at what it takes to put on a Springsteen tour, yet considering how many postponements, medical problems, and various issues have arisen on this tour, it’s a shame that Zimny’s film doesn’t explore these elements, but rather only shows the early days of this still-running tour.
What Is ‘Road Diary’ About?
Zimny takes us inside the creation of Springsteen’s tour, which began in 2023 and is scheduled to conclude in the summer of 2025. The most insightful moments of Road Diary come from showing the setup of the tour and how the band’s process has changed over the years. The band last toured together in 2017, and even in that short period, how their concerts come together has drastically changed. While Springsteen used to allow for more improvisation in his tours, even pulling out signs from the audience with requests listed on them, his time on Broadway has made him more focused on telling a story through the performance itself. It’s a fascinating process as Springsteen tries to figure out the specific songs, the order, and what type of story he wants to tell through his tour, as opposed to creating a more unpredictable event.
Another major aspect of Road Diary is Springsteen and The E Street Band’s dedication to still being as dynamic and impressive live as they were when they started. Naturally, the band has grown in size, members have passed or left the band, and everyone has aged several decades, but the spirit and heart are still there in the performance. While Springsteen used to walk every stadium before each show to test the sound system from every seat and practice until everything was just right, now, he has more faith in those he surrounds himself with, knowing that he doesn’t need to be central to every choice that makes the tour go. He’s still a perfectionist, yet he knows what his job is, and what everyone else’s job is, and lets himself pull back on the aspects that he doesn’t need to control.
‘Road Diary’ Doesn’t Answer the Primary Question It’s Asking
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band is a straightforward yet enjoyable trip with one of the best live bands ever to exist. Yet considering the story that this tour has told so far, it’s a bit of a shame that Zimny’s documentary doesn’t explore the entirety of what this road diary had to offer.
Conclusion
Overall, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band offers a unique look into the world of a live performance, showing the dedication and passion that goes into preparing for a tour. While it doesn’t cover the entire story, it’s an entertaining and interesting watch for fans of Springsteen and his band.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band releasing?
A: The film will be available on Disney+ and Hulu on October 25.
Q: Who is the director of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band?
A: Thom Zimny is the director.
Q: Who is part of the cast of Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band?
A: The film features Bruce Springsteen, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, and Patti Scialfa.
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