From the heart of the Jersey shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. There are now an estimated 140,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.
Nearly 6000 performances later, now named the Bruce Springsteen tribute band—they are still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit with 175+ shows per year throughout the country—including really large venues!
Huge crowds of over 30,000 fans attended the NYC Tunnel of Towers 15 year Anniversary event with the Bruce Springsteen tribute band performing.

Venues include opening before Springsteen shows outside at the Philadelphia Spectrum for the final 4 events of that historic arena.
Performing before Bruce shows at Nationals, Wachovia, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, and the newly constructed Comcast Xfinity Center at Citizens Bank Park.
The band was honored to accept an invitation from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen” exhibition to give multiple performances at the Philadelphia Constitutional Center.

The Bruce Springsteen tribute band’s popularity has been used to raise millions of dollars for all types of charities over the last 39 years. They have a special place in their hearts for the NJ Special Olympics and are proud to be a big part of their special events (as well as national events) for 10 years.

The Philadelphia Eagles requested the talents of the Bruce Springsteen tribute band for performances at their home games in 2013 and 2014.
Several NJ Devils featured shows by the band, including a performance at the Stanley Cup playoffs in front of a sold out crowd of 16,000 fans.
Other sport team performances include the NJ Giants and a show at the Fleet Center for the “25 Years of Boston’s Sports” with all the great names in sports for the last 3 decades in attendance.
Joe Maddon, winning World Series manager of the Chicago Cubs is not only a fan of the band but is a friend of the band founder/keyboardist Will Forte since childhood. Joe first introduced Springsteen’s music to Will in 1972. The band has enjoyed entertaining over the years at several spring training games for the Tampa Bay Rays as well as private parties for Maddon and the Cubs.
The band has also performed with special guest guitarist Bernie Williams, NY Yankee Great on Live Radio and TV with WFAN’s Mike Francesa.