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Boss to Michigan: Hello, Ohio!

Slip-up 'every frontman's nightmare,' says chagrined Springsteen

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 15, 2009 6:58 AM CST

(AP) – Want to get away, Boss? Bruce Springsteen bellowed "Hello, Ohio!" to his fans at the Auburn Hills Palace. That's in Michigan. The 60-year-old rock legend referred to the neighboring state several times Friday night until E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt whispered in his ear.

A visibly embarrassed Springsteen grinned and said such a mistake was "every frontman's nightmare." The Detroit Free Press says Springsteen rocked the forgiving audience for nearly three hours with new and old hits, including a complete performance of his album Born to Run.

Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bruce Springsteen performs in Philadelphia, in this Oct. 20, 2009 file photo. The curse of Friday the 13th struck Bruce Springsteen: it made the 60-year-old forget where he was.
Bruce Springsteen performs in Philadelphia, in this Oct. 20, 2009 file photo. The curse of Friday the 13th struck Bruce Springsteen: it made the 60-year-old forget where he was.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bruce Springsteen performs with guitarist Steven Van Zandt and the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
Bruce Springsteen performs with guitarist Steven Van Zandt and the E Street Band at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Doctor-Zaius
Nov 16, 2009 12:39 PM CST
I used to travel a lot for business and I had a few weeks where I was in 5 different cities. Some times you have to walk outside the hotel and look at the license plates on the cars to remember what city you were in.
Doctor-Zaius
Nov 16, 2009 12:37 PM CST
More like clinging to dope.
cornelison
Nov 16, 2009 12:14 PM CST
He's either been too close to politicians or there's "something in the Kool-Aid" backstage.

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