On this day back in 1972, an unknown musician got his big break. He auditioned for the legendary Columbia Records A&R man John Hammond. Hammond was so impressed with the short set that was played that he arranged for the musician to play later at the Gaslight Club in New York City for several other Columbia executives. They liked what they heard, and a few weeks later Columbia head Clive Davis signed Bruce Springsteen to the label, where he's been ever since, and for which we're forever grateful.
Here's The Boss on his home turf, the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ, in 2009, with "The Promised Land."
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