Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an
American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist
and the leader of the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore,
he received critical acclaim for his early 1970s albums and attained
worldwide fame upon the release of Born to Run in 1975. During a
career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for
his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage
performances. He has been given the nickname "The Boss". He has
recorded both rock albums and folk-oriented works, and his lyrics
often address the experiences and struggles of working-class
Americans.Born in the U.S.A. (1984) is Springsteen's most commercially
successful album, making him one of the most successful rock figures
of the 1980s. It was certified 15× platinum in the US and has sold 30
million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of
all time. Seven of its singles reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot
100 including the title track, which was a bitter commentary on the
treatment of Vietnam veterans â€" some of whom were Springsteen's
friends. Advocating for the rights of the common working-class man,
the song made a huge political impact. Springsteen's other best-known
songs include "Born to Run" (1975), "Thunder Road" (1975), "Badlands"
(1978), "Hungry Heart" (1980), "Dancing in the Dark" (1984), "Glory
Days" (1985), "Brilliant Disguise" (1987), "Human Touch" (1992),
"Streets of Philadelphia" (1994), and "The Rising" (2002).Springsteen
has sold more than 150 million records worldwide and more than 64
million records in the United States, making him one of the world's
best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his
work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award,
and a Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was
inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, was
named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and was awarded the
Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016.
American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist
and the leader of the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore,
he received critical acclaim for his early 1970s albums and attained
worldwide fame upon the release of Born to Run in 1975. During a
career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for
his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage
performances. He has been given the nickname "The Boss". He has
recorded both rock albums and folk-oriented works, and his lyrics
often address the experiences and struggles of working-class
Americans.Born in the U.S.A. (1984) is Springsteen's most commercially
successful album, making him one of the most successful rock figures
of the 1980s. It was certified 15× platinum in the US and has sold 30
million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of
all time. Seven of its singles reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot
100 including the title track, which was a bitter commentary on the
treatment of Vietnam veterans â€" some of whom were Springsteen's
friends. Advocating for the rights of the common working-class man,
the song made a huge political impact. Springsteen's other best-known
songs include "Born to Run" (1975), "Thunder Road" (1975), "Badlands"
(1978), "Hungry Heart" (1980), "Dancing in the Dark" (1984), "Glory
Days" (1985), "Brilliant Disguise" (1987), "Human Touch" (1992),
"Streets of Philadelphia" (1994), and "The Rising" (2002).Springsteen
has sold more than 150 million records worldwide and more than 64
million records in the United States, making him one of the world's
best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his
work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award,
and a Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was
inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, was
named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and was awarded the
Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016.
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