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Springsteen in Portland: The Boss is Greeted by Fans and Doughnuts
The Boss was at Powell's signing his autobiography.
The Boss was in town on Tuesday. Bruce Springsteen was greeted by about 1,000 fans as he arrived at Powell's City of Books to sign copies of his new autobiography, Born to Run.
The line stretched blocks and through the rain - which did not discourage Oregonians, many of whom waited for hours.
And it didn't matter who you were - everyone had to wait on the same line. Representative Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat who represents Portland, pretty much live-tweeted his wait.
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The line forms at Powells for Bruce Springsteen book event. Portland's best block party of the week, maybe the year pic.twitter.com/angxTgb7l0
— Earl Blumenauer (@repblumenauer) October 4, 2016
We got in!!! #BornToRun pic.twitter.com/xhazqYBwy5
— Earl Blumenauer (@repblumenauer) October 4, 2016
Made it! Thanking the boss for all he does. @springsteen #BornToRun pic.twitter.com/RbsjOHu5Fu
— Earl Blumenauer (@repblumenauer) October 4, 2016
And even though there is no indication, that Springsteen headed to iconic Portland doughnut shop, Voodoo Doughnuts, they were ready for him in typical Voodoo fashion - with a custom doughnut.
Bruce Springteen will be at Powell's City of Books today!https://t.co/w1V3knZizd#voodoodoughnut #brucespringsteen #theboss pic.twitter.com/KIaHhN0Qfx
— Voodoo Doughnut (@VoodooDoughnut) October 4, 2016
Portland is one of nine cities where Springsteen is doing a signing. He is also stopping in Freehold, New York, hiladelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles, Cambridge, and San Francisco.
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Photo courtesy Voodoo Doughnuts
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