11/12/2001: At Sotheby’s in New York City, Bruce presents Little Steven with a Spotlight Award recognizing his humanitarian work.
11/12/2002: Clarence is back in action after eye surgery, and Bruce starts their Rising show in Cincinnati with a speech decrying racism (referencing recent police brutality and a subsequent boycott) before launching into “American Skin (41 Shots),” making this the first time since the tour began that “The Rising” does not open the show. In the encores, Bruce takes a rare (at this time, at least) sign request and plays “I’m a Rocker.”
Courtesy of the 'E Street Shuffle'