Jim Marchese, the great photographer who traveled with the E Street Band on the 1980 River Tour throughout Europe, has passed away. A good-spirited, dedicated professional who caught great photos of the band on and off the stage, he made the tour deeply personal for our fans. To have his pictures of bands, friends and family 45 years on is a great comfort to me and the group. We were on our first big European tour and he documented every moment of our nervousness, celebration and triumph. He documented the band at its best and what would come to be one of the most dedicated group of fans we’d have in the world. God bless you, Jim. We love you, and may your gift of these beautiful photos live on.
All love, Bruce