Bruce Springsteen surprised a sold-out Madison Square Garden on July 26, joining Bon Jovi on stage for two songs at the closing night of the band’s residency, days after Jon Bon Jovi cut an earlier show short because of illness.
Details:
- The introduction: Jon Bon Jovi introduced Springsteen as “the king of the great state of New Jersey” before the pair performed the 2005 hit “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and Springsteen’s 1978 song “The Promised Land.”
- The earlier show: Bon Jovi ended the July 21 show early, telling fans to keep their ticket stubs while he arranged a reschedule. His rep said he was battling a sinus infection.
- Return to the stage: The residency opened the Forever Tour on July 7, the band’s first tour in four years after Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022.
- A long friendship: Bon Jovi has described his friendship with Springsteen as a career highlight, calling him “the cornerstone of New Jersey rock and roll.”
What to Watch:
The Forever Tour continues, with no replacement date yet announced for the July 21 show that ended early.
Source: People
