First of all, let's dispense with some Bruce Springsteen mythology: It is a fallacy that all his concerts last three hours. Opening a fresh tour Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Springsteen and the E Street Band turned in a performance that lasted exactly 2 hours and 54 minutes,

Bruce Springsteen gave political speeches at his Minneapolis tour opener, criticizing the White House and drawing "traitor" accusations from critics.

For three hours, the age-defying rock hero and undeterred activist delivered a captivating combination of thoughtful ballads and blistering rockers