Category: Photograph
This black-and-white photograph captures Clarence Clemons and Bruce Springsteen performing live in Oakland, California, on September 19, 1985. Shot by Jon Sievert, the image is part of the Retro Photo Archive and is offered through
The grain and contrast in this print are gorgeous—it really captures the raw energy of that 1985 Oakland show. Jon Sievert’s timing is perfect, freezing them mid-moment so you can almost hear the crowd.
The grain and contrast on this print are gorgeous—you can practically feel the sweat in that Oakland air. It's framed and hanging in my office now, and every time I walk by, I stop and stare at the raw energy between them.
I've been hunting for a great shot from this era of the E Street Band tour, and the clarity of Clarence's sax catching the light really brings the whole Oakland night back. The black-and-white finish suits the raw energy perfectly, and it feels like a genuine piece of history from that September sho
