The wait is finally over - Bruce Springsteen will play his first ever Liverpool shows this week in two Anfield Stadium performances as part of his The Land of Hope and Dreams tour. The American singer has packed out arenas and stadiums across the globe and this week will be no different as he takes to the stage in the home of Liverpool FC.

Bruce Springsteen (75) and Paul McCartney (82) stood together in front of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) on Friday - and the excitement was palpable, as shown in the footage obtained by the British "Daily Mail".

American superstar Bruce Springsteen will take to the stage later in Liverpool for his first ever performance in the city. The rock legend and his E Street Band are performing two gigs this week at Anfield as part of his The Land of Hope and Dreams tour.