Summary
Bruce Springsteen donated $20,000 to support striking miners' families in the North East of England in 1985. He gave the money to the Northumberland and Durham Miners' Support Group after following news of the miners' strike, reflecting his connection to working-class struggles.
Key Facts
- Bruce Springsteen donated $20,000 to help miners' families in 1985.
- The donation was for the Northumberland and Durham Miners' Support Group.
- Springsteen invited women from miners’ support groups backstage at his concert.
- He decided to donate after reading about the miners' strike in newspapers.
- Springsteen's parents were working class, influencing his decision to help.
- The donation is featured in a BBC documentary about Springsteen's time in Britain.
