The Boss became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy
“I’ve never worked harder preparing for any role than I did in perfecting a singing vocal impression of Bruce"
'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band' will premiere in October
He began his set in Kilkenny with a cover of 'A Rainy Night In Soho'
It will come in special edition red translucent vinyl with exclusive liner notes and archival content
Strong could star alongside Jeremy Allen White, who will be playing a young Springsteen
It was the start of a three-month UK and European run that will climax at Wembley Stadium in July
They played both songs for the first time in their career
The Boss also played a few other rarities