Bruce springsteen biography hungry heart wiki

American rock musician (born 1949)

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Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Nicknamed "the Boss",^[2] he has released 21 studio albums over six decades, most featuring the E Street Band, his backing band since 1972.

Bruce springsteen biography hungry heart wiki

Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, combining commercially successful rock with poetic, socially conscious lyrics which reflect working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours.^[3]

Springsteen released his first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, in 1973.

Although both were well-received by critics, neither earned him a large audience. He changed his style and achieved worldwide popularity with Born to Run (1975), foll