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Bruce Springsteen was born on 23 September 1949 and has been nicknamed “The Boss”. He is a popular American hero. His tours and records happen with the E Street Band. Springsteen is very famous because he portrays a typical American sentiment. His songs are of the genre of heartland rock which is infused with poetic lyrics and pop hooks. They also show Americana mentality that has revolved around New Jersey which was his native place.

There has been a lot of oscillation in his albums from the commercial rock to the honest folk. Marathon shows coupled with a lot of concerts form the base of his popularity. The E Street Band and he perform intense song rituals in these gatherings that consist of rousing rhythms, emotional lyrics and intense ballads.

Party songs and deep anthems are also part of these shows. But what makes Springsteen different from his contemporaries is perhaps the deep and whimsical emotional stories he manages to intersperse in his songs.

His Works

Born in the U.S.A and Born to Run are two of his most famous studio albums. They deal with the daily struggle of man in his life. But they never fail to find the grandeur interspersed in this seemingly ordinary struggle. Born in the U.S.A established him as a very successful artist in the country.

Liberal politics has also become an area of interest for Springsteen because of his support for President Barack Obama and Senator John Kerry. Springsteen has also not remained detached from the public cause but has worked for the relief efforts in New Jersey after the September 11 attacks. His album The Rising portrays the trauma that came with these attacks.

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