I saw the second concert the band did (April 25, 2008 in Atlanta) after Danny's death. Here is how it went: The lights went out, and Danny's face appeared on huge screens above the stage. Blood Brothers began to play on the PA (not live). A single spotlight was on Danny's keyboard. In the dark, you could just barely see the band taking the stage, and they stood and watched the video as it played scenes from Danny's life and years with the band. The entire song played through, and then as it ended, the stage lights came on, and Bruce launched into "Reason to Believe" on the harmonica, flailing around the stage like a madman. From there it was Radio Nowhere and on into the show. What a great night. I'll never hear Blood Brothers the same way again, and the song is even better for me now. By the way, there is video of this on YouTube, if you search for "Springsteen Danny tribute" or something like that.
I saw the second concert the band did (April 25, 2008 in Atlanta) after Danny's death. Here is how it went: The lights went out, and Danny's face appeared on huge screens above the stage. Blood Brothers began to play on the PA (not live). A single spotlight was on Danny's keyboard. In the dark, you could just barely see the band taking the stage, and they stood and watched the video as it played scenes from Danny's life and years with the band. The entire song played through, and then as it ended, the stage lights came on, and Bruce launched into "Reason to Believe" on the harmonica, flailing around the stage like a madman. From there it was Radio Nowhere and on into the show. What a great night. I'll never hear Blood Brothers the same way again, and the song is even better for me now. By the way, there is video of this on YouTube, if you search for "Springsteen Danny tribute" or something like that.