‘Hello, Ohio!’ The Boss flubs greeting to Michigan audience in ‘front man’s nightmare’

‘Hello, Ohio!’ (Psst! Boss, we’re in Michigan)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Want to get away, Boss?

Bruce Springsteen bellowed “Hello, Ohio!” to his fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills. That’s in Michigan.

The 60-year-old rock legend referred to the neighboring state several times Friday night until E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt whispered in his ear.

A visibly embarrassed Springsteen grinned and said such a mistake was “every front man’s nightmare.”

The Detroit Free Press says Springsteen rocked the forgiving audience for nearly three hours with new and old hits, including a complete performance of his album “Born to Run.”

Information from: Detroit Free Press, www.freep.com