Bruce Springsteen had to perform without three of his E Street band members this past weekend for the group’s Dallas show on Friday. According to Springsteen himself, guitarist Steven Van Zandt and violinist/singer Soozie Tyrel both ended up testing positive for COVID-19 prior to their planned tour stop at American Airlines Center.
Springsteen told the Dallas crowd, “We got a few members missing tonight – Stevie Van Zandt – COVID, Soozie Tyrell – COVID, Patti Scialfa… But goddammit, we’re gonna give Dallas the best show they’ve ever seen.”
Steven Van Zandt also took to Twitter to say, “Thank you all for your best wishes and positive vibes. I’ve got a very mild case and hope to be back for Houston or Austin at the latest.” He then followed that up, confirming that he had been fully vaccinated and added, “That’s why it’s a mild case. No real danger or damage.”
In the mean time, while they are recovering the rest of the band will be continuing their planned stops on February 14th and 16th before leaving Texas and heading to Kansas City, Tulsa, Portland, Seattle, Denver and more.
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