Bruce Springsteen announces Atlanta show
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As a self-made music icon born to a secretary and a bus driver, Bruce Springsteen’s songwriting about working-class struggles is deeply rooted in his upbringing. The “Born to Run” singer was raised in New Jersey by his mother, Adele, and father, Douglas.
The car salesman tells Bruce Springsteen the vehicle in which he’s sitting has a state-of-the-art cassette unit. “I’d like it better if it had a record player,” “the Boss” says jokingly (but not really). Next, the salesman makes it clear.
Bruce Springsteen has a notoriously complicated relationship with his nickname, “The Boss.” The moniker — which actually predates the formation of his legendary E Street Band in 1974 — was affectionately coined by fellow musicians because of ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In recent years, Bruce Springsteen has made peace with his often tumultuous relationship with his father, Douglas “Dutch” Springsteen. Whether at his ...
Bruce Springsteen might be the boss of rock ’n’ roll, but at home, he’s just Dad. His three children—Evan, Jessica and Samuel—have grown up mostly out of the public eye, forging their own paths while carrying the Springsteen legacy in their own ways