Steve Van Zandt On Fallout With Bruce Springsteen
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Steven Van Zandt opens up about his falling out with Bruce Springsteen in his new memoir “Unrequited Infatuations.” Before The Boss’ career blew up with 1984’s “Born In The USA,” Stevie quit the E Street Band because he felt like he wasn’t “being appreciated anymore.”
Since he was best friends with Bruce, Stevie felt like his right-hand man – but then Bruce’s new manager came in and became his new “main adviser.” From then on, he felt like he wasn’t being heard. To “preserve the friendship,” the guitarist quit the band… what he says was “career suicide.”
Stevie eventually rejoined Bruce’s band in 1999, but also was able to build a solo career, branching out into politics and launch an acting career with “The Sopranos.” As for whether he’s ready to rock with the E Street Band again when duty calls, Stevie says, “we’ll see.”
Source: New York Post
