Bruce Springsteen Apologizes to Bono, Sings With Patti Smith
Billboard • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bruce Springsteen was honored with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival, recognized for using his voice to support social justice and resist federal overreach under President Trump.
- Springsteen dedicated the award to cities like Minneapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles for standing against federal intervention, emphasizing his role as a concerned citizen advocating for democracy.
- During a conversation with Bono, Springsteen reflected on the challenges of connecting with the working class and the importance of standing firm in one’s beliefs while acknowledging America as a "sacred argument and a compromise."
- Patti Smith performed songs inspired by activism, including "Peaceable Kingdom" and "People Have the Power," with Springsteen and Bono joining her on stage for the latter.
- Springsteen surprised the audience with a solo performance of "Land of Hope and Dreams," concluding his appearance with a lighthearted shout-out to the New York Knicks.