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.

Music students have been delighted by a surprise visit from Bruce Springsteen and Sir Paul McCartney. "The Boss" and his E Street Band are in Liverpool performing two gigs at Anfield Stadium as part of his Land of Hope and Dreams tour.

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".