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Roy Bittan

Roy Bittan

Acting

Biography

Roy Bittan (born July 2, 1949) is an American keyboardist, best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, which he joined on August 23, 1974. Bittan, nicknamed The Professor, plays the piano, organ, accordion and synthesizers. Bittan has played on several dozen albums, not only for Springsteen but also David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Tracy Chapman, Chicago, Catie Curtis, Dire Straits, Peter Gabriel, Ian Hunter, Meat Loaf, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, Celine Dion, Patty Smyth, Jim Steinman, and Bonnie Tyler.

Known For

Saturday Night Live
6.9

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Saturday Night Live

1975
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
7.9

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born in the U.S.A. Tour - Live in London 2013
N/A

Born in the U.S.A. Live: London 2013 is a limited edition DVD of a live full album performance of Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and was recorded at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London, England, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on June 30, 2013. Track list "Born in the U.S.A." "Cover Me" "Darlington County" "Working on the Highway" "Downbound Train" "I'm on Fire" "No Surrender" "Bobby Jean" "I'm Goin' Down" "Glory Days" "Dancing in the Dark" "My Hometown"

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born in the U.S.A. Tour - Live in London 2013

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
7.3

This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024
Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
7.0

A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

2020
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
6.2

The video kicks off from a 1978 performance of 'Rosalita' with a 29 year old Bruce wailing away with chicks jumpin' on the stage grabbing him! Lucky guy! The other songs featured include all the popular tunes like 'Born To Run', 'Born In The USA', 'I'm On Fire' and 'Glory Days'. Even some lesser known songs such as 'Spare Parts' (from 'Tunnel Of Love' album) and 'Tougher than the rest' from 'Tunnel Of Love' also which are both live. I like Bruce Springsteen a lot. He has the edge as a showman and musical innovator without losing the plot onstage. Fans will love this video for it's authentic live performances, music videos and classic Springsteen songs. Great

Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000

2001
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
7.6

On October 16, 2002, two months into his world tour in support of The Rising, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band took the stage of the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, to create the kind of soul-stirring concert experience that transforms Springsteen neophytes and fans alike into true believers.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona

2002
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City
8.0

A two disc amalgam of the final performances of 2001's Madison Square Gardens performances by one of the greatest bands in the world of some of the greatest music in the world. The atmosphere positively floods out of the screen to envelop you and the hairs on your neck will be standing on end before the first note has been struck. After watching this you'll believe that The Boss is incapable of putting a foot wrong. By the end, he's only just short of defying gravity.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City

2001
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
6.8

The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

2010
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut
6.3

Previously unreleased complete 3-hour concert performance from Bruce Springsteen's historic Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour filmed in Houston in 1978. This release is titled "Bootleg: House Cut" as it is the actual footage that appeared on-screen at the concert.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut

2010
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park
6.5

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's London Calling: Live In Hyde Park concert film is of the Boss and his band's performance at London's Hard Rock Calling Festival on June 28, 2009 in HD. The film documents 27 tracks of live Springsteen that begin in daylight and progress through a gorgeous sunset into night. The set list spans from the Born To Run era to Working On a Dream and includes rare covers such as The Clash's "London Calling", Jimmy Cliff's "Trapped", The Young Rascals' "Good Lovin'", and Eddie Floyd's "Raise Your Hand". Springsteen also performs fan favorite "Hard Times (Come Again No More)". Brian Fallon from The Gaslight Anthem joins the band as a guest vocalist on Springsteen's own "No Surrender".

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park

2009
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009
8.0

An intimate and complete album performance of "Darkness on the Edge of Town" at Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey, shot in 2009. Never-before seen archival footage from the Thrill Hill Vault including complete song performances taken from private band rehearsals, studio sessions, and live concerts during the “Darkness” era.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009

2010
Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'
8.2

What can be said about Born To Run that hasn't already been said or written over the years? The album took Springsteen from punk to rock star, from rags to riches, from boy to man, educating his crowd in lessons of love, broken dreams and cars. This documentary details the making of the album and covers everything from the pressure that Springsteen was working under to produce a hit album for Columbia Records to working with the band in the studio to achieve the sound he wanted for the album. Finally the "Hype" of Springsteen that threatened to overtake the value of the album and the artist is also discussed. Featuring vintage footage and new interviews, it's a marvelous glimpse into the creation of one of the top ten albums of all time. There are also three performances from 1973 recorded in Los Angeles-"Spirit in the Night" "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and "Thundercrack".

Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'

2005
Bruce Springsteen At The BBC
7.3

From the early days when he was making a name for himself in the UK, championed by the experts on The Old Grey Whistle Test, to the Glory Days of 80s chart success that came with his biggest album, Born in the USA, and beyond. Bruce has shared a number of exclusive moments with the BBC over the years, and the best of them are featured here in a collection that showcases his supreme skills as a songwriter and live performer.

Bruce Springsteen At The BBC

2025
Blood Brothers
8.4

This documentary highlights the reunion of Bruce Springsteen with his E Street Band as they join forces to record several new tracks for Springsteen's GREATEST HITS album. Featured songs include longtime bootleg favorite "This Hard Land" and the brand-new songs "Secret Garden" and "Blood Brothers," as well as other previously unreleased tracks. The show aired originally on the Disney Channel. The documentary provides a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at Springsteen's creative process, which is famous for its attention to detail. Springsteen also constantly flips around music and lyrics among different songs until he nails it perfectly. The closeness of the band is evident at the outset in its ability to gel with Springsteen right off the bat even though they hadn't played together regularly since the late 1980s.

Blood Brothers

1995
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)
N/A

Band rehearsals in New Jersey, footage of the 1978 "Darkness at the Edge of Town" recording sessions, and some live performance footage from a 1978 Phoenix concert.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)

2010
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Born in the U.S.A. Live in London 2013
5.7

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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Born in the U.S.A. Live in London 2013

2014
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75
8.2

The first performance of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in London. Performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75

2005
Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
8.0

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Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires

1988
Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980
6.0

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in concert delivering a raucous celebration of rock 'n' roll on The River tour of 1980. Filmed on November 5 at the former ASU Activity Center (now Wells Fargo Arena) in Tempe, part of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, in front of an enthusiastic 10,000-strong audience. Starting with the album's meditative title track, the concert opens up into a celebratory stomp culminating in that E Street Band staple Jungleland, and taking in rock 'n' roll anthems from The River including Hungry Heart, Cadillac Ranch and You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch).

Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980

2015