Springsteen and The E Street Band toured together in 2002/03

The tour, which will start in the US on 2 October, will support the release of Springsteen's new album Magic.

They will play 31 dates in the US, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, France and the UK.

Springsteen, 57, made many of his early records with the E Street Band.

But after 1987's Tunnel of Love album he used the band less often, often touring solo or with different musicians.

The singer-songwriter's upcoming album was recorded with the group, and features ten new Springsteen compositions.

On tour, the E Street Band will include Roy Bittan on keyboards, Clarence Clemons on saxophone and percussion, Danny Federici on keyboards, Nils Lofgren on guitars, Patti Scialfa on vocals and guitar, Garry Tallent on bass, Steven Van Zandt on guitars, and Max Weinberg on drums.