Bruce Springsteen

Biography

Born 09/23/1949

Considered by many critics and fans to be one of the great rock 'n' roll figures in the late 20th century, singer-songwriter-showman Bruce Springsteen created music noted for both its cinematic sweep and its deeply intimate portrayal of average people struggling in the underbelly of the American...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
  • In 2009, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song
  • In 2009, received Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Highlights

  • In 2008, Performed the title song in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler"
  • In 2008, Earned two Grammy nominations for the song "Girls In Their Summer Clothes" from the album Magic
  • In 2007, Released the album, Magic, recorded with the E Street Band; earned three Grammy nominations, including Best Rock Album

Family & Companions

  • Douglas Springsteen: father (Dutch and Irish; worked a variety of jobs; died April 26, 1998 at age 73)
  • Adele Springsteen: mother (Italian)
  • Virginia Springsteen: sister (Born c. 1950)

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