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Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose career spans more than six decades. Born Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen on 1949-09-23 in Long Branch, New Jersey, he grew up in a working‑class Catholic family and was deeply influenced by early rock icons like Elvis Presley and the storytelling of folk music. After playing in early bands such as The Castiles and Steel Mill, he formed the E Street Band in 1972, a collaboration that would become central to his sound and live performances. His breakthrough album Born to Run (1975) combined cinematic production with poetic lyrics about youthful yearning and escape, establishing him as a voice for the American everyman. Subsequent releases – Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, and the record‑breaking Born in the U.S.A. – cemented his reputation as a pioneer of heartland rock, blending soaring anthems with socially conscious commentary on working‑class life, war, and politics. Known for marathon concerts that can exceed four hours, Springsteen’s energetic shows have earned him the nickname “the Boss,” a title reflecting both his leadership of the band and his devotion to fans. Beyond music, he has been an outspoken activist, supporting civil rights, LGBTQ equality, and numerous humanitarian causes, and he earned an Academy Award for “Streets of Philadelphia.” His later work, including The Rising, Western Stars, and the critically acclaimed Broadway show “Springsteen on Broadway,” shows a continued willingness to experiment with acoustic and folk styles while preserving his lyrical depth. With over 140 million records sold, 20 Grammy Awards, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a net worth surpassing $1 billion, Bruce Springsteen remains one of the most influential and enduring figures in contemporary music history.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen
Born: Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 23, 1949
Occupations: singer, songwriter, musician
Years Active: 1964-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Julianne Phillips, Patti Scialfa
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Movies Featuring Bruce Springsteen
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
Ennio
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
Ron Delsener Presents
Hope for Haiti Now
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston ’78 Bootleg: House Cut
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Springsteen & I
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot
Bruce Springsteen’s High Hopes
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind
Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - The River Tour, Tempe 1980
Springsteen On Broadway
WBCN and the American Revolution
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Western Stars
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City
Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll
Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart
Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London ’75
Bruce Springsteen: We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band: Live in Dublin
Bruce Springsteen: VH-1 Storytellers
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
No Nukes
Seven Ages of Rock
Bruce Springsteen: MTV Unplugged & Uncut
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days
Celebrating America
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home
Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between
Roy Orbison Forever
Blood Brothers
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Bruce Springsteen: A Secret History
The History of Rock ’n’ Roll
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
The Howard Stern Interview: Bruce Springsteen
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story
The People Speak
Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets
Career Timeline
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2024
Ennio
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
Self
Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets
Self - Musician
2021
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Self
Celebrating America
Self
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
Self
2019
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
Self
WBCN and the American Revolution
Self (archive footage)
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Self
Western Stars
Self
Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll
Self
2015
Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind
Self
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - The River Tour, Tempe 1980
Self
2010
Hope for Haiti Now
Self
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)
Self - Musician
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston ’78 Bootleg: House Cut
Self
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009
Self
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Self
2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
The People Speak
Self
2006
Bruce Springsteen: We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Self
Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home
Self
2005
Wings for Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’
Self
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London ’75
Self
Bruce Springsteen: VH-1 Storytellers
Self
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