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Hawke's Springsteen Backstage Humiliation
20 Sep
Summary
- Ethan Hawke was denied an autograph from Bruce Springsteen by security.
- Hawke's film 'The Weight' ends with Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Call Me the Breeze'.
- The actor previously played composer Lorenz Hart and jazz musician Chet Baker.
Actor Ethan Hawke shared a memorable backstage incident involving music icon Bruce Springsteen, which has shaped his interactions with admired musicians. Hawke recalled being on a talk show where Springsteen was also a guest. He attempted to have his copy of Springsteen's album 'The River' signed, but security guards intervened, preventing the interaction and leaving Hawke feeling humiliated.
This personal experience influenced Hawke's approach to meeting other musicians. His latest film, 'The Weight', a period piece set in the 1930s, concludes with a scene featuring the Lynyrd Skynyrd song 'Call Me the Breeze.' Despite the song's era incongruity, Hawke felt it perfectly captured the characters' journey of moving forward.
Hawke has a notable history of portraying musicians in film, including his Oscar-nominated role as composer Lorenz Hart in 'Blue Moon' and his performance as jazz trumpeter Chet Baker in 'Born to Be Blue.' He also curated a Beatles solo compilation and recently interviewed Dolly Parton for a documentary about Merle Haggard.
