South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bruce Springsteen
And The E Street Band
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
1. Bruce Springsteen Marker
Since the Memorial Coliseum opened in 1923, and the Sports Arena in 1959, no other performer has appeared more often, or thrilled more fans than Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. From the first appearance in 1980, to the 1985 Born in the USA appearances, through Tunnel of Love Express, Magic and Wrecking Ball tours, the band has thrilled thousands of fans with every performance. Fittingly, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band closed the 57-year old Sports Arena with three sold out rock and roll shows in March 2016, sending the "Dump that Jumps" out in style.
In addition to the 39 live performances, many of the Los Angeles appearances are notable amongst fans for one reason or another:
- The August 20, 1981 performance during the River Tour raised over $100,000 as a benefit concert for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and Mental Health Foundation in Los Angeles.
- Eight songs (War, Born in the USA, Seeds, The River, Darlington County, The Promised Land, Cover Me, and My Hometown) all performed during the 1985 Born in the USA Tour at the Memorial Coliseum, appeared on the Live/1975-85 album. War was also released as a single in 1986.
- "LA Sports Arena, California 1988" a live album, released in July 2015, was originally recorded on April 29, 1988 at the Sports Arena during
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- The "Human Rights Now!" 1988 concert at the Memorial Coliseum was part of a worldwide tour of twenty benefit concerts on behalf of Amnesty International to raise awareness of both the organization and the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 34° 0.861′ N, 118° 17.182′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Memorial Court of Honor within the Peristyle arches of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA 90037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter Ueberroth (here, next to this marker); Anita L. DeFrantz (here, next to this marker); Rafer Johnson (here, next to this marker); John C. Argue (here, next to this marker); Jim Murray (here, next to this marker); Kenneth F. Hahn (a few steps from this marker); Pete Rozelle (a few steps from this marker); Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Bruce Springsteen.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
2. Bruce Springsteen Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
3. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Peristyle
4. Postcard, circa 1970
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 3, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
