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    Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute To Late Broadcaster Tim Russert

    During concert in Wales...

    June 19, 2008 by Jason Gregory | Photo by Carsten Windhorst

    Bruce Springsteen paid an emotional tribute to the late broadcast journalist Tim Russert during a concert in Wales at the weekend.

    Russert, who presented America's acclaimed show Meet The Press, died last Friday after suffering a heart attack.

    Appearing via video link at Russert's memorial service, Springsteen recalled seeing Russert's “big Irish smile” during a performance on America's Today Show.

    “It was beaming like an Irish sun. We were always flattered and honoured to have Tim as part of our E Street Band community,” Springsteen said.

    Springsteen then played 'Thunder Road', Russert's favourite song, in memory of the broadcaster.

    You can see pictures of Springsteen's recent performance at London's Emirates Stadium below...

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