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The enduring E Street Band and its bandleader Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, and the E Street Band perform on stage at Rockefeller Plaza, with Springsteen smiling at the microphone and Van Zandt playing guitar.
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E Street Band

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The enduring E Street Band and its bandleader
The enduring E Street Band and its bandleader Bruce Springsteen (center) and the E Street Band, New York City, 2007.

The E Street Band is an American rock band that has been the primary musical accompaniment for Bruce Springsteen since 1973. Known for their high-energy performances and Springsteen's poetic lyrics, the band became archetypal rock performers in the 1970s and 1980s. Their music blends rock, folk, and soul influences, with songs often reflecting the lives of everyday Americans. Key members have included saxophonist Clarence Clemons and guitarist Steven Van Zandt. The band's dynamic interplay and Springsteen's powerful stage presence have cemented their status as one of rock music's most enduring acts.1

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