Behind the Scenes: Bruce Springsteen’s Life on the Road in 1978

Let’s step back to 1978, when Bruce Springsteen was on the most significant tour of his life, playing 115 shows across major markets, college towns, and everywhere in between. Fans described his shows as religious experiences, with the mood intense and multiple sets leaving many in the audience picking themselves up from the floor.

But his story isn’t just about what he did on stage. This photo offers a glimpse into his life, capturing a young Springsteen in a phone booth, where he often went to talk to his girlfriend. It became a getaway for him, a place to escape the pressures of fame.