Artist Dossier
Bruce Springsteen
Origin: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States · Active Years: 1972-present
A detailed catalogue profile for Bruce Springsteen.
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4 album / credit record(s) · Folk Rock/Lo-Fi, Rock, Rock/Pop Rock
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey) is an American singer-songwriter nicknamed "the Boss," known for heartland rock infused with poetic lyrics and American working-class themes, backed primarily by the E Street Band since 1972. His 1980s output ranged from the acoustic solo album Nebraska (1982) to the blockbuster Born in the U.S.A. (1984), one of the best-selling albums of all time, produced seven top-10 hit singles. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and has won 20 Grammy Awards.
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Complete 1980s Studio Discography
5 studio albums released from 1980–1989 by Bruce Springsteen. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting. MusicBrainz source.
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