• Re-Release = Dan French October 2017

  • Sep 5 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
  • Podcast

Re-Release = Dan French October 2017

  • Summary

  • In this episode of 'Set Listing Bruce,' host Jesse Jackson revisits an old episode from 2017 featuring Dan French, a passionate Bruce Springsteen fan and former fanzine creator. Dan shares his introduction to music through Top 40 radio and his older siblings' influence, leading to his discovery of Bruce Springsteen in the late 1970s. Dan recounts his extraordinary journey to see Springsteen live for the first time, which involved hitchhiking from London to Frankfurt, Germany. Throughout the episode, Dan talks about his experiences meeting members of the E Street Band, including a memorable encounter with Clarence Clemons and eventually Bruce Springsteen himself. The conversation highlights the significance of the Springsteen fan community, the creation of his fanzine 'Point Blank,' and the lifelong friendships he has made through his fandom. Dan also reflects on the changing landscape of fan engagement over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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