Bruce Springsteen honors Shane MacGowan with a stirring song and poetic tribute, calling him 'naked bottomless humanity.'

Bruce Springsteen opened his 2026 tour in Minneapolis with pointed criticism of President Trump, a protest-heavy setlist and a tribute to Prince.

"The power of solidarity, of the people of Minneapolis, was an inspiration to the entire country," the rocker said during his Tuesday, March 31 show

Bruce Springsteen is sending a serious message on his Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour. Here's what he had to say opening night in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS — Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the “Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest U.S. tour, denouncing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city and opening with a not-so-veiled salvo against the war in Iran

The news was announced in a post on MacGowan’s official social media pages. The message reads, “Our very good friend Bruce has recorded a beautiful version of ‘A Rainy Night in Soho.’ It’s a stunning tribute to Shane’s songwriting.”

Bruce Springsteen kicked off his tour in Minneapolis with a performance that blended music, tribute and subtle political themes. He praised the Twin Cities’ sense of community and activism, called for hope and unity and delivered fan favorites including a full-band “Born in the U.

Bruce Springsteen has released a surprise cover version of the Pogues' "A Rainy Night in Soho" to honor their late frontman Shane MacGowan. It's the lead single from an upcoming all-star tribute album, 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan.