For many years, the E Street Band has earned the distinction of being rock's most crowded band. Every night, a guy with a clipboard comes out before the curtain is drawn and takes a roll call to make sure everyone is accounted for. Not only does next to no one get fired but every few years Bruce adds a new member or takes back an old one. Somewhere Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez is dreaming of his eventual score. Union rules dictate that every band member be used to their full capabilities. Or else fines will be levied.
Here are five wonderful folks who deserve to be added to the 'E' Street Band.
Darryl Jones: Face it, Darryl, you're never going to be a Rolling Stone. They'll let you play bass on the records. They'll let you tour with them. You can collect Keith Richards's fingernails and maybe they'll toss you a beer here and there. But if you want to make any real money, you have to join a respectable organization. What band needs two bass player, you ask? The same band that currently has FOUR
