Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Bruce Frederick Joseph SpringsteenBirth Date :
September 23, 1949Birth Place :
Freehold, New Jersey, USASpouse :
Julianne Phillips (actress, 13-May-85 - 1989), Patti Scialfa (singer, since 8-Jun-91)Claim to fame :
Album "Born in the U.S.A." (1984)
Bruce Springsteen to Perform at Barack Obama's Inaugural Ball
January 08, 2009 01:01:25Singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen has been rumored to make a live appearance at one of Barack Obama's inauguration week welcome events. He will be singing at Washington D.C.'s National Mall on January 18, according to The Washington Post.
As part of Obama's inauguration festivities, a nonprofit youth voter group Declare Yourself's inauguration kickoff event will also be held reportedly with Jessica Alba as its host. Taking place on the same day Springsteen performing at National Mall, the show is said to have Maroon 5 singing live and Samantha Ronson rocking behind her turn-table.
Video Premiere: Bruce Springsteen's 'My Lucky Day'
December 02, 2008 12:12:11A music video promoting Bruce Springsteen's new song "My Lucky Day" has been premiered. It features the 59-year-old musician singing the single in the studio with E Street Band he recently toured with.
"My Lucky Day" is a song coming off Bruce's 16th studio album "Working on a Dream". Produced by Brendan O'Brien who also helped AC/DC making their latest LP "Black Ice", the effort is due for U.S. release on January 27 via Columbia Records.
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel Teamed Up for Barack Obama's Campaign
October 18, 2008 02:10:49Bruce Springsteen joined forces with Billy Joel in a live concert to support Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Taking place at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 16, the gig was aimed to raise funds for the Democratic presidential candidate of November-4 U.S. general election.
The show was opened with India.Arie and John Legend singing "Ordinary People" and U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" during a brief acoustic set. It then continued with Joel taking the stage and picking up his guitar for "Glory Days". Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa, and E Street Band's keyboardist Roy Bittan joined Joel and his band for "10th Avenue Freeze-Out".
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel Hold Concert for Obama
October 01, 2008 09:10:53To benefit the Presidential campaign of nominee Barack Obama, two lauded musicians will join forces in a single concert. Bruce Springsteen aka The Boss and Billy Joel aka the Piano Man will hop on one stage for the first time ever next month in the bid to raise money for the Democratic candidate.
The concert is scheduled to take place on October 16 at Hammerstein Ballroom. A day before that Obama will conclude his debate with senator John McCain at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Obama reportedly will also attend the show but will pay less for the tickets.
'The Wrestler' Waiting for Bruce Springsteen's Song
September 02, 2008 10:09:22As posted on his blog, "The Wrestler" director Darren Aronofsky says that he is waiting for Bruce Springsteen to finish a song which will be featured in his upcoming movie. "Bruce springsteen wrote a beautiful original song for the closing the film," Darren wrote.
The Wrestler, which talks about an over-the-hill 1980s-era pro grappler who quits the business after a heart attack and moves in with a stripper to build a relationship with her son, was originally offered to public this weekend but the film has been held back as it is not ready yet. Part of the delay is down to the work of Bruce's unfinished touch. "It is difficult to rush him (Springsteen)," an insider named Vincent Maraval says.
Miley Cyrus Makes Time's 100 Most Influential People List
May 02, 2008 03:05:44Time magazine has just unveiled its 5th annual "100 Most Influential People" list, which comprises of individuals from all ages, ranging from Leaders and Revolutionaries to Artist and Entertainers. Among the likes of the Dalai Lama, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and Muqtada al-Sadr, it's interesting to find Miley Cyrus' name on the list.
The actress-singer who's created sensation after sensation with a series of her racy pictures is said by the publication to have been "riding a huge tidal wave at the pinnacle of her career". Scores a spot, No. 59, on the prestigious list, Miley finds herself among some other senior public figures, including Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen and Herbie Hancock.
Nelly Still Hoping for a Bruce Springsteen Collaboration
March 31, 2008 11:03:24Rapper Nelly revealed that he initially wanted rocker Bruce Springsteen aka The Boss to be included on his upcoming album "Brass Knuckles" but was bumped. Speaking on the orange carpet of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 29, Nelly said that he is still hoping for it.
"I was really trying to get The Boss, but The Boss is all over the world," Nelly told The Associated Press. "It didn't really work out. I know he's interested in doing it. And I'm interested in doing it." He, whoever, would not go further to specify what kind of collaboration that they will do but revealed that people may have heard it by the end of the year. "We still might get a chance to get it off," he added. "We're saving it. We might repackage it for the holidays."
Bruce Springsteen Stretches 'Magic' Tour to 2008
November 21, 2007 11:11:15After only revealing bits and pieces of his Magic Tour, Bruce Springsteen finally announced the full schedule of his 2008 itinerary. The 'Boss' will start a full-force tour on February 28 with support of his long-time collaborator, E-Street Band.
The announcement came after the singer and the band wrapped up the first leg of the tour on Monday, November 19. The new schedule is now comprised of 30 dates and will stretch through April 30, but first they will be on the road starting from November 25 up till December 19 for European leg.
Bruce Springsteen Handed Old Song for "Gracie"
May 29, 2007 11:05:33
Purely for the love of soccer, singer Bruce Springsteen gave up the right to his song "Growin' Up" which was taken from his 1973 album "Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J." to a movie maker. The song will be used in a pivotal scene of the movie "Gracie".
Director Davis Guggenheim who is married to actress Elisabeth Shue is grateful that the singer agreed to give the song since it was his plan all along and that it was already included in the movie's rough cut version. "I've been to maybe 10 Bruce Springsteen concerts and never believed we would the rights for anything."
Bruce Springsteen's Classics Raised $100,000
April 07, 2007 11:04:08
Bruce Springsteen received a standing ovation in the event dubbed "Celebrating the Music of Bruce Springsteen". He made a surprise appearance in the end of the show by singing "Rosalita" that immediately invited roars from the audience. They leaped from their seats and continued to cheer on him for the last 30 minutes.
Held on April 5 in Carnegie Hall, the event presented Bruce performing 3 songs, two of which are played acoustically. The rock and roll legend said in the middle of the show "The good news is...I'm not dead yet!" and then he made a tribute to blues singer Odetta who sang his classic "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)" earlier.
Bruce Springsteen & Patti Scialfa's Commitment Remains Strong
August 29, 2006 10:08:43
Bruce Springsteen has his own way to deny rumors that he and wife Patti Scialfa are splitting up. The veteran musician makes use his official Web site, http://www.brucespringsteen.net, to post a confirmation on rumors that a split between the two of them was imminent.
In a statement posted on his Website the New Jersey-born rocker writes, "I hesitate to use this website for anything personal believing it should remain a place where fans of my music can come free of the distractions that occasionally arise with the rest of my job. However, due to the unfounded and ugly rumors that have appeared in the papers over the last few days, I felt they shouldn't pass without comment."
Bruce Springsteen & Wife Patti Scialfa Divorcing?
August 25, 2006 03:08:46
New rumors surface by the hour that music veteran Bruce Springsteen is divorcing his wife of 20 years, Patti Scialfa.
In somehow a more shocking news the singer reportedly gets close with a redhead 9/11 widow whom he met when he organized September 11th telethon, "America: A Tribute To Heroes."
Starbucks Rocks with Chuck Berry DVD Documentary
June 03, 2006 11:06:35
American singer, guitarist, and composer Chuck Berry will have his DVD documentary "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" released as an exclusive DVD/CD version under Coffee merchant Starbucks.
"Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" actually is Taylor Hackford's 1987 feature which revolves around an all-star concert marking Berry's 60th birthday the year before. The show held at the Fox Theater in Berry's St. Louis hometown, featured a house band led by Keith Richards, with such guests as Eric Clapton, Etta James, and Linda Ronstadt among others. Besides, it also shows interview section with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, and Bruce Springsteen.
The Billboard 200 Charts
May 11, 2006 11:05:24
Hard rock band Tool leads the Billboard 200 charts with their latest set "10,000 Days". Their first album in five years sold 564,000 copies in its first week of release, such amount enough to bring the music act to No. 1 spot on the chart. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam's self titled album debuts at No. 2, sold more than 279,000 copies.
Debut at No. 3 is Mobb Deep's "Blood Money" which has been sold 106,000 copies, ahead of Disney's "High School Musical soundtrack" at No.4 and Rascal Flatts' "Me & My Gang" at No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the Billboard 200 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists, and at No. 7 is Godsmack's "IV".
The 10 Top CDs Rule the U.S. Pop Charts
May 04, 2006 01:05:40
The U.S. pop charts sees another new winner as Boston metal band Godsmack rules the race on the very top position with its latest release "IV". The set sold 211,000 copies in the week ended April 30. Meanwhile, rock quintet Taking Back Sunday's "Louder Now" bows at No.2 with 158,000 units.
Bruce Springsteen's "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions" opens at No. 3 with 149,000 copies, ahead of Avant's "Director" at No. 4 with 123,000 copies. Rihanna's sophomore Def Jam album, "A Girl Like Me" opens at No. 5 sold 115,000 copies in its first week. Country trio Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" slid to No. 6 with 111,000 copies.
Jerry Lee Lewis to Release "Redemption"
April 28, 2006 10:04:30
Got his fellow musicians to give contribution to his new album, Jerry Lee Lewis finally could have the set, tentatively titled "Redemption", released next September through Columbia Records.
The album, which is Lewis' first album in 11 years, was originally set for a February 2005 release via DreamWorks Nashville, which has since closed down.
Bruce Springsteen "Overcomes the Seeger Sessions"
April 18, 2006 01:04:56
As an attempt to support his new album, "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions" which will marry the street next Tuesday April 28th, Bruce Springsteen has announced an 18 U.S. tour dates, beginning May 27 in Boston. After that the trek will follow a previously announced 10-date European tour that gets underway May 5 in Dublin.
The tour, in addition, will also include new dates in several outdoor amphitheatres. Besides, Springsteen is planning his first appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 30 as well. The singer will soon thereafter play a series of four shows in Asbury Park, N.J., on April 20 and 24-26. For Springsteen's U.S. tour dates in complete click on the singer's official site.
Springsteen Added to This Year's Jazz Fest Lineup
March 09, 2006 01:03:11
Bruce Springsteen has been added to the line up slated to perform at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, scheduled over two weekends, April 28-30 and May 5-7. The festival producer said the veteran singer is slated to close out the first weekend.
Springsteen will perform with The Seeger Sessions Band, the musicians who backed him on an upcoming album inspired by folk singer Pete Seeger which is scheduled for an April 25 release date. Among the additional acts announced Wednesday by the festival producer are Etta James, Herbie Hancock, Dave Bartholomew and Warren Haynes.
Springsteen to Release Album Honoring Seeger
March 03, 2006 01:03:26
The interesting side of being a music artist is that one can express his respect to another through the musical work he develops and that's exactly what Bruce Springsteen has done this time through his upcoming album, "We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions", in his honor to Pete Seeger. Scheduled to touch the market on April 25 under Columbia Records, this latest effort not only uses the folk music legend's name as its partial title, but also will feature Springsteen's interpretations of 13 traditional folk songs that have long been associated with Seeger, such as "Jessie James", "Shenandoah", and particularly "We Shall Overcome."
"Making this album was creatively liberating because I have a love of all those different roots sounds," so Springsteen has commented. "They can conjure up a world with just a few notes and a few words." Following the release plan, Columbia has revealed the singer's intention for a short U.S. and European tour with the dates to be later announced.
More Stars Added to Perform at 2006 Grammy Awards
January 30, 2006 10:01:02More artists have given their confirmation to perform at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards as Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Sugarland have been added to the list along with Christina Aguilera, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5, John Legend, Joss Stone, plus Robert Randolph. The award show itself will be aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8 while also is going to be broadcasted on the Westwood One Radio Network.
New Jersey Honored Bruce with License Plates
December 19, 2005 11:12:07Music legend Bruce Springsteen gets honor from his home state, New Jersey. Lawmakers in the Garden State are honoring the singer Thursday Dec 15 with license plates, reading "Born to Run" that will benefit one of his favorite charities.
Unveiled at the same day Springsteen celebrated the 30th anniversary of his seminal album of the same name, $10 for every $50 "Born to Run" license plate issued will go to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which Springsteen has supported. "In those 30 years, Bruce has become not only a national hero, but a worldwide hero," so State Senator Raymond Lesniak, the person behind the plates proposal said.
The 48th Grammy Nominees
December 09, 2005 09:12:05These days belong to "Mimi." With her comeback album, tentatively titled "The Emancipation of Mimi," pop diva Mariah Carey slowly but sure would repeat her world success in the music scene which is apparent as she gains 8 nominations for the 2005 Grammy Awards, which actual event scheduled for Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and will be broadcast on CBS.
The 8 nominations that Carey gets among others include Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Though, she isn't the only big nominee for the prestigious event, there are also John Legend and Kanye West who both earns 8 nominations as well. 50 Cent, Beyonce Knowles, Will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder are those who get 6 nominations. Also there are Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani and U2 with 5 nominations.
Bruce Springsteen Radio
October 26, 2005 12:10:52We have had Elvis Presley Radio and The Rolling Stones Radio. By now musician Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are joining them with their own exclusive channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Dubbed E Street Radio, this 24/7 station launches Tuesday November 1st, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the album "Born To Run."
The channel, which is a commercial-free, will broadcast music, album discussions, news and interviews, all of which having to do with Springsteen and his longtime bandmates joined together in E Street Band.
The 30th Anniversary of "Born to Run"
September 28, 2005 10:09:47In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough 1975 album "Born To Run," singer Bruce Springsteen is going to release a special box set this fall. Dubbed "Born to Run 30th Anniversary Edition," the set will include two DVDs along with a newly remastered version of the album.
The first DVD will display Springsteen and the E Street Band's 1975 performance at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, a 16-song set that featured much of the album. Elsewhere, the second one will be a 90-minute documentary about the album that features fresh interviews from Springsteen, band members and others involved. Moreover, the set titled "Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run," also features footage of Springsteen performing some of the songs solo with guitar or piano.
Springsteen "Storytellers" Emerges on DVD
July 21, 2005 09:07:33The return of the multitalented Bruce Springsteen on the VH1 series "Storytellers" will be available on DVD September 6 via Columbia Music Video. The footage for the home video release is reportedly been re-edited, with an expand to nearly two hours from the original one-hour version premiered April 23 on the music channel.
Besides consisting of Springsteen's introductions and anecdotes regarding the eight songs he performed at the April 4 taping at the River Theater in Red Bank, N.J., the DVD also includes a question and answer session with the audience that was not part of the VH1 broadcast. The songs Springsteen performed for the show, including two songs from his solo album, "Devils & Dust," two from 2002's "The Rising," the title track, "Waitin' on a Sunny Day," and many more from the singer's older selections.
Springsteen Sudden Mini-Set
July 04, 2005 09:07:45What a surprise?! Maybe that's what people thought when they enjoyed the six-song set played by Bruce Springsteen at Keflavik International Airport when his plane stopped early Wednesday to refuel. "He just came in and did some songs," said Federick Johnson, a service manager at the airport. Strolled into the terminal with his acoustic guitar, Springsteen played "Dancing in the Dark," "Bobby Jean" and "This Hard Land," along with "Working on the Highway," "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?" and "I'm on Fire."
Springsteen Hits Top Billboard Album Charts
May 06, 2005 09:05:42Bruce Springsteen’s latest album dubbed "Devils & Dust" has reportedly sold 222,000 copies this week to gain top spot on the billboard album charts, beating former number one Rob Thomas who debuted his first solo record "Something to Be" last week. In companion with the good news, Starbucks Corp., a growing force in the music scene, said on Thursday that it chose to keep Springsteen's new chart-topping album, "Devils & Dust," off the menu at its coffee shops, partly because of its explicit lyrics.
According to some sources, it was the singer's steamy lyrics on the single "Reno," which includes a description of anal sex and an encounter with a prostitute, which caused it. President of Starbucks Entertainment Ken Lombard, to explain, said "There were a number of factors involved. It (the lyrics) was one of the factors, but not the only reason." Further he stressed the decision was mostly due to other considerations, including plans to stock other upcoming CDs, but said content was a concern.
Springsteen's Solo Tour
April 07, 2005 11:04:53Prior to Eminem and 50 cent tour in Detroit, there will be Bruce Springsteen to hold his solo summer tour. The singer will perform by himself when he begins a series of live shows in support of his upcoming "Devils & Dust" album, with the first performance slated for April 25 in the city, a day before the album comes out.
The tour which will end through the end of June, will include a series of dates across the United States and Europe, after which additional domestic shows will be scheduled. In the United States, Springsteen will also play in Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Oakland, Denver, St. Paul, Minn., Chicago, Fairfax, Va., Cleveland, Philadelphia, East Rutherford, N.J., and Boston.
Bruce Springsteen Devils & Dust Album
February 18, 2005 10:02:26Bruce Springsteen is now proudly working on his 19th album, Devils & Dust, which Columbia Records announced Wednesday, will be released on April 26, 2005. This new album will consist of 12 tunes, includes some old materials of Springsteen solo acoustic performance tour in support of The Ghost of Tom Joad and three tracks known quantities to his completists.
Bring in this new material album production is Brendan O'Brien, who previously produced Springsteen Grammy-winning 2002 release entitled The Rising. One reason why Springsteen releases this album is his being excited after playing on that tour that he then got off the stage and went to write songs.
