Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, widely known as "The Boss". With a career spanning over six decades, he has released 21 studio albums, most featuring the E Street Band, his primary backing band since 1972. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, blending commercially successful rock with poetic lyrics that often reflect working-class American life. He is celebrated for his energetic and lengthy concerts, sometimes exceeding four hours.
Springsteen gained mainstream recognition with his 1975 album, Born to Run. His most commercially successful album, Born in the U.S.A. (1984), sold over 30 million copies globally. Springsteen has received numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2024, Springsteen became the first international songwriter inducted into the Fellowship by The Ivors Academy. In January 2026, Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a protest song that quickly topped the iTunes charts.
