I always liked his music but could take it or leave it until my wife said she was going to see him at Old Trafford cricket ground, maybe 8-10 years ago. I went along with few expectations and was totally blown away, haven't missed a UK tour since. He has some very good albums which I always enjoy but live this man really is The Boss. He understands his audience, gives them exactly what they want and truely enjoys it himself.
Hampden Park last summer was an astonishing experience from the best live band I've seen in more than 40 years of gigs. There are probably some who are more accomplished, I don't know, but for sheer entertainment there is no better.
I've been a big fan of Nils Lofgren since the early 70s so it's always doubly good to see the E Street Band.