The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts is out now! 13 explosive performances newly restored from the original film. | Bruce Springsteen

"It ain't no secret — no secret, my friend — you can get killed just for living in your American skin." 25 years ago today, “American Skin (41 Shots)” debuted in Atlanta — towards the end of the Reunion Tour. Born in response to the tragic killing of Amadou Diallo, Bruce wrote the song from various perspectives — exploring the cost of unresolved fear and looming cultural forces at play. It has since been performed in dedication to other victims of brutality, including Trayvon Martin and George F