Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, known as "the Boss," was born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, and raised in a working-class household in Freehold Borough. His father, Doug Springsteen, struggled with employment, while his mother, Adele, worked as a secretary. Despite a challenging relationship with his father, Springsteen credits this dynamic for fueling his songwriting.
Springsteen's music career began in the bar circuit of New Jersey, where he formed the E Street Band. His breakthrough came with the 1975 album "Born to Run," which combined arena rock with narratives of working-class America. Over his career, Springsteen has released 21 studio albums, many featuring the E Street Band, and is known for his energetic concerts and socially conscious lyrics.
His most commercially successful album, "Born in the U.S.A." (1984), produced seven top-10 singles and became one of the best-selling albums ever. Springsteen's work spans genres such as rock, heartland rock, and folk, and he has sold over 140 million records worldwide. His accolades include 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award.
Springsteen's political activism is notable, and he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. He has been married twice, first to Julianne Phillips and then to Patti Scialfa, with whom he has three children. Springsteen continues to be a significant figure in American music, with a career that reflects the lives and struggles of everyday Americans.
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