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1975: Bruce Springsteen performs his first concert in the UK at London's Hammersmith Odeon. Springsteen is so upset at the hype arranged by his label (Columbia) that he rips down posters in the lobby that proclaim: "Finally, London is ready for Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.” Critics also resent the hype and pan the show.

Fast forward to 2006 when the concert is finally released as both a CD and a DVD. The release quickly wipes away the common misperception that the show had been a flop (the band performs 3 encores) and remains the only official release of a complete concert from the Boss’ early days.