10 Best Live Rock Bands
3. Bruce Springsteen
People who go to rock shows on a regular basis tend to talk about the music having a sort of spiritual connection. While many bands are nothing more than theatrical performances, Bruce Springsteen's shows are the ultimate example of rock becoming a musical church.
For casual Springsteen fans, you'll pretty much get what you're looking for when the band plays the hits, but the general scope of the performance is much more than that. When you see a Springsteen show, you aren't so much seeing a performance as much as you are having a look into the life of the E Street Band.
The songs may drag on for over 10 minutes, with Springsteen commanding the bandstand with a stern authority. On later live releases, more intimate shows are highlighted where Springsteen takes the time to open up about his life of rock and roll and how he relates to the world around him. It may come off as monotonous to some, but Springsteen's way with words can leave even rough-and-tumble rockers in tears.
With most shows reaching the 4-hour mark, Springsteen's workhorse band never wastes a second of time with their ability to uplift their audience through life-affirming rock and roll.