During the screening of Deliver Me From Nowhere in Los Angeles, Bruce Springsteen delivered a fiery speech on the American political crisis before performing two cult songs. The Boss showed his support for the No Kings movement.
Bruce Springsteen was in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening to attend the AFI Fest screening of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. At the end of the evening, the Boss performed “Atlantic City” And “Land of Hope and Dreams”while publicly showing his support for the growing No Kings movement. “Outside, all hell is breaking loose in the United States”Springsteen said. “For 250 years, despite all our faults, the United States has stood as a beacon of freedom, democracy, hope and emancipation to the world. »
And to continue: “I spent fifty years traveling as a sort of musical ambassador for America, and I saw firsthand the love and admiration that people around the world felt for the America of our highest ideals. Despite the recent damage, this country and these ideals are still worth fighting for. I send this as a prayer for America, for our unity — and for No Kings. »
The singer also praised director Scott Cooper, author of the biopic: “He did an incredible job writing and directing. I can never thank him enough. The film is of rare beauty, he knew how to put these stories together so accurately. I love you very much, Scott. »
The film hits theaters this Friday, following several previews in the UK and US. The reviews are rave: “It's probably the only musical biopic whose climax isn't a mountain of gold records, but a therapy session where a grown man sits on his father's lap.”writes David Fear in WECB US. “The final shot is not a raised fist in a crowded arena, it is a moment where, to paraphrase the Bible: Bruce wept. »
In parallel with the release of the film, Springsteen finally publishes the legendary sessions of“Electric Nebraska”. “As America attempts to reclaim its pride by erasing the darkest aspects of its history, Springsteen's struggle to balance light and shadow in these profoundly American recordings is heartbreakingly powerful.”analyzes Will Hermes for WECB.
Regarding his upcoming projects, the Boss told WECB that a new solo album is planned for 2026, accompanied by a more measured return to the stage: “Rather than doing a 130-concert tour again, like last time, I think we will play more often, but with fewer dates. »
Finally, Springsteen wanted to reassure his Australian audience: “I'm doing everything I can to come there, probably next year. I'm sorry I couldn't go this time, but I promise we'll get there as soon as possible. »
