A rock legend is set to hit the stage for his first-ever Winnipeg concert on Wednesday night.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are performing at the Canada Life Centre beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Music historian and author John Einarson said this is a “huge” moment for Winnipeg.
“Musicians, rockstars come and go, but [Springsteen’s] solid,” he said in an interview with CTV Morning Live on Wednesday.
“He’s been around for about 45 years and always at the top of the pantheon for rock and roll.”
Einarson said Springsteen’s concerts focus on the music alone.
He added that his songs are relatable to ordinary people, with an emphasis on lyrics that tell stories.
“Yes, he’s a multi-millionaire now, but he still has that touch with ordinary people who connected with his music in the first place,” he said.
“He was kind of like the working-class hero guy from New Jersey.”
As for what concertgoers can potentially expect from …