Bruce Springsteen, also known as “The Boss,” is a legendary figure in the world of rock music. With a career spanning over five decades, he has amassed a wealth of fascinating facts and stories. From his iconic album “Born to Run” to his legendary live performances with the E Street Band, Springsteen has solidified his place in music history. His unwavering commitment to blue-collar themes and his ability to connect with audiences on a personal level have made him a beloved and enduring figure. Whether it’s his record-breaking album sales or his tireless advocacy for social and political causes, there’s no denying the impact Bruce Springsteen has had on the music industry and beyond.
Bruce Springsteen Facts
1- “The first song Bruce Springsteen learnt to play on his guitar was ‘Twist and Shout’ by the Beatles.”
2-“Bruce Springsteen has said his mother, Adele Ann (née Zerilli), was the main breadwinner.”
3– “Bruce Springsteen is not just a musician but also a cultural phenomenon”
4- “He was voted the 23rd Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.”
5- “Bruce Considered becoming a baseball player prior to devoting himself to music.”
6- “Bruce Springsteen is best known for his work with his E Street Band.”
7- “Bruce is a great photographer and enjoys taking photographs of strange looking billboards and comic Diner signs in the New Jersey”
8- “Sesame Street has performed a couple of different Springsteen covers, including “”Born to Add”” and Barn in the USA.”” The tunes have been performed by a Muppet named Bruce Stringbean who is backed by the S Street Band.”
9- “He Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999”
10- “Barack Obama Is A Big Bruce Springsteen Fan.”
11- “He played his longest ever concert in Helsinki, Finland, in 2012”
12- “Bruce Ranked #27 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll.”
13- “Springsteen campaigned for Barack Obama during the 2008 US presidential campaign”
14- “In 1996, Springsteen played a benefit in his former grade school, and only Freehold, NJ residents were allowed to buy tickets.”
15- “Springsteen performed on David Letterman’s last show on NBC.”
16- “Father, Douglas “”Dutch”” Springsteen, died in 1998. Mother’s name is Adele. Has two sisters, Virginia and Pamela Springsteen.”
17- “Bruce Springsteen draws on many musical influences from the reservoir of traditional American popular music, folk, blues and country.”
18- “He was drafted into the Army when he was nineteen”
19- “He made a cameo in the 2000 John Cusak movie Hi Fidelity.”
20- “Springsteen is an activist for LGBT rights and has spoken out many times as a strong supporter of gay marriage.”
21- “Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen was born September 23, 1949 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey.”
22- “When the Springsteens were living in Freehold, New Jersey, their house was near a Nestle’s factory. When the wind was just right, they could smell chocolate and coffee all day long”
23- “He won a best song Oscar in 1994 for Streets of Philadelphia, from the film Philadelphia”
24- “During the Born in the U.S.A. Tour, Springsteen met actress Julianne Phillips, whom he would marry in 1985.”
25- “Has been a close friend of Robert De Niro since 1975.”
26- “He inducted Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, U2 and Creedence Clearwater Revival into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was inducted by Bono in 1999.”
27- “Bruce Ranked #59 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists.”
28- “Springsteen grew up hearing fellow New Jersey singer Frank Sinatra on the radio. He became interested in being involved in music himself when, in 1956 at the age of seven, he saw Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show.”
29- “He had a planet named after him in 1999. The Boss claimed his spot in the heavens after a minor planet – now called (23990) Springsteen – was spotted by astronomers in Auckland, New Zealand.”
30- “Bruce Springsteen is known to his fans as ‘The Boss’”
