NEW YORK — An impromptu performance Saturday by legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen broke a moment of silence honoring victims of the World Trade Center attack in New York City during a 20th-anniversary memorial ceremony.
Springsteen performed “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” from his 2020 album “Letter to You,” after the 9:03 a.m. moment of silence at the solemn commemoration held at ground zero, Rolling Stone reported.
Bruce Springsteen Performs 'I'll See You In My Dreams'9/11 MEMORIAL: Bruce Springsteen delivered a stirring performance of "I'll See You In My Dreams" at New York's 20th anniversary memorial of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Posted by CBS Los Angeles on Saturday, September 11, 2021
“May god bless our fallen brothers and sisters, their families, their friends and their loved ones,” Springsteen said before starting his acoustic performance.
Broadway actor Kelli O’Hara also sang at the commemoration. By tradition, no politicians spoke at the event, although many, including President Joe Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, attended.
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— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 11, 2021
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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