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entertainment27 days ago•6 min saved

Sopranos' Big Pussy Honored as Van Zandt Carries Pallbearer at Vincent Pastore's Funeral

Vincent Pastore, best known as The Sopranos’ Big Pussy, was laid to rest in New Rochelle with Steven Van Zandt among the pallbearers; the 80-year-old actor died Aug. 1 at his Bronx home. His daughter praised his generosity, and Van Zandt recalled their longtime friendship and Pastore’s charitable work, including support for veterans, the NYPD, and St. Jude’s. Pastore’s career spanned TV and film, from Goodfellas and A Bronx Tale to Law & Order and Blue Bloods, and he is survived by his daughter Renee.

via Fox News|

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music-and-entertainment2 years ago•11 min saved

Steven Van Zandt's Journey: From Rock 'n' Roll Savior to Sopranos' Silvio Dante

Steven Van Zandt, longtime guitarist and musical director for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, discusses his career in music and acting, including his role in "The Sopranos." Van Zandt reflects on his friendship with Springsteen, his activism against apartheid in South Africa, and his efforts to preserve rock 'n' roll through his radio program and educational initiative. Despite his success, Van Zandt remains humble and prefers to be an observer rather than the center of attention.

via CBS News|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Bruce Springsteen's Health Update and Concert Rescheduling

Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band member, Steven Van Zandt, provided an update on Springsteen's health after the singer postponed his remaining 2023 shows due to peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen shared on Instagram that he will continue treatment throughout the year and all remaining 2023 tour dates will be postponed until 2024. Van Zandt confirmed that Springsteen is recovering well. Rescheduled shows will still take place at their original venues, and existing tickets will remain valid for the new dates.

via The Independent|

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music3 years ago•5 min saved

Steven Van Zandt Talks Elvis, Pasta, and the Future of Rock During Springsteen Tour Breather.

Steven Van Zandt, the guitar-slinging consigliere to Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, talks about his SiriusXM radio program "Little Steven's Underground Garage" and his passion for preaching the gospel of rock 'n' roll to a new generation of music lovers. He also discusses his love for Elvis Presley, his favorite pasta dish, and the future of rock 'n' roll, stating that it will be here until they invent new instruments and that it may belong as an underground cult.

via USA TODAY|

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