In the special, Stephanopoulos interviews Springsteen, who shares insights into his extraordinary career and personal reflections on the challenges he has faced. The special includes exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews from his concert in Washington, D.C., and moments from the Toronto Film Festival. Springsteen also speaks openly for the first time about his health after rescheduling concerts last year, as well as the health challenges facing his wife and E Street Band member, Patti Scialfa. The special follows Springsteen to his beloved adopted hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey, and includes a sit-down interview at The Stone Pony — the club Springsteen helped make famous — where he talks about his life and inspirations. Throughout the special, Stephanopoulos also speaks with key members of the E Street Band about what it’s like working with “The Boss.”
Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets
ABC News StudiosAirs Sunday, Oct. 20, at 10:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, Next Day on Hulu and Disney+