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In a memorial act that began as a 60th birthday party and rapidly turned into a normal job, Hank Azaria, the singer of Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, channels his inward Bruce Springsteen. He’s even taking it on the road ( get tickets here )! In a discussion with Kyle Meredith, Azaria delves into his voyage from humorous acting to rock’ n’ move, tackling Bruce’s classic voice, and the mental thrill of performing Springsteen’s classics on stage. Hear above or wherever you get your apps.
Known for his wide-ranging roles in The Sopranos, Friends, and Brockmire, Azaria reflects on his journey from a being Bruce lover in 1976 to fronting a band that performs frequently. He explains how Springsteen’s initial five songs, which bootleg live tapes and never-ending spins, helped grow his fans. ” These melodies just really mean a lot to me,” I wanted to accomplish them justice”, he shares.
For Azaria, singing Springsteen’s music is not only about nailing the idea, it’s an mental shop and a way to network Springsteen’s expressive story. Azaria’s fresh setlist covers Springsteen legends from Greetings from Asbury Park, N. J. to Wrecking Ball. Between music, he uses Springsteen’s traditional “talks” design, weaving in individual stories that connect him even further to Bruce’s themes of endurance, creativity, and conflict. Every performance adds an extra dimension of function because it benefits his generosity each and every performance.
This sudden tilt, he says, has opened a new chapter in his career — one that combines his skills for vocal change, his longtime love of music, and his commitment to giving up. ” Little brings me more pleasure than working up these music”, he reflects,” and every exhibit, I’m finding anything new in them, just like Bruce does”.
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