First of all, let's dispense with some Bruce Springsteen mythology: It is a fallacy that all his concerts last three hours. Opening a fresh tour Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Springsteen and the E Street Band turned in a performance that lasted exactly 2 hours and 54 minutes,

The Bruce Springsteen Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour kickoff on March 31 in Minneapolis included 27 songs some direct talk from Springsteen.

A few days ago, Bruce Springsteen promised that his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour would be political. Staying true to his nickname, The Boss, he followed through on his promise. During his United States run’s opening night on March 31,

"We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States," union presidents say

The Boss’ tour opener, set at the epicenter of Trump's immigration crackdown, was a fiercely defiant call to action.