Bruce Springsteen | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | The Boss |
Born | Long Branch, New Jersey, United States | September 23, 1949
Genres | Rock, heartland rock, roots rock, folk rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Columbia |
Website | brucespringsteen.net |
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock musician from New Jersey. His songs include "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA". For more than 30 years he has been a singer along with his "E-Street Band." Also, he is now a member in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jon Landau, a music writer for Rolling Stone magazine, once said: "I have seen the future of rock and roll, and its name is Bruce Springsteen." Springsteen won an Oscar for his song "Streets Of Philadelphia", written for the Tom Hanks' movie Philadelphia.