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Bruce Springsteen: Iconic Rock Performer

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and bandleader who became a defining rock figure of the 1970s and 1980s. His career flourished with acclaimed albums such as Born to Run (1975), Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978), The River (1980), Nebraska (1982), and Born in the U.S.A..

Early Life and Musical Roots

Born in 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey, Springsteen grew up in a working-class family in Freehold. He began his music career in Asbury Park. Later, he returned to Long Branch to compose songs for his breakthrough 1975 album, Born to Run.

Award and Recognition

In recognition of his influence and contributions, Springsteen was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Upcoming Film Portrayal

Jeremy Allen White will portray Bruce Springsteen in the movie Deliver Me from Nowhere, which dramatizes the creation of the 1982 album Nebraska. The film is set for release in October 2025. White recorded his own vocals to represent Springsteen in the musical scenes.

"Bruce Springsteen’s third album, Born to Run (1975), transformed him into a full-fledged rock and roller."

Author’s summary: Bruce Springsteen, born in 1949, rose from New Jersey's working-class roots to become a seminal rock icon with landmark albums and recognition like the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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