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The Boss is turning 73 and he ' s still rocking! Born Sept. 23, 1949, Bruce Springsteen grew up in New Jersey and created rock ' n ' roll music that has touched millions of people around the world. His first album, " Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. " was released on Jan. 5, 1973; 41 years later, on Jan. 14, 2014, he released his 17th studio album, " High Hopes, " and he ' s since released 2019 ' s " Western Stars " and 2020 ' s " Letter to You.
The Boss is turning 73 and he's still rocking! Born Sept. 23, 1949, Bruce Springsteen grew up in New Jersey and created rock 'n' roll music that has touched millions of people around the world.

His first album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." was released on Jan. 5, 1973; 41 years later, on Jan. 14, 2014, he released his 17th studio album, "High Hopes," and he's since released 2019's "Western Stars" and 2020's "Letter to You.
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Bruce Springsteen performs at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2021.
Bruce Springsteen performs at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2021.
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The Boss teamed up with former President Barack Obama for their " Renegades: Born in the USA " podcast where the duo discusses marriage, fatherhood, race and the state of the country.
The Boss teamed up with former President Barack Obama for their "Renegades: Born in the USA" podcast where the duo discusses marriage, fatherhood, race and the state of the country.
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Springsteen is also close with the current president of the U.S., Joe Biden. In this screengrab you can see him performing during the " Celebrating America " primetime special that took place the night of Biden ' s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021.
Springsteen is also close with the current president of the U.S., Joe Biden. In this screengrab you can see him performing during the "Celebrating America" primetime special that took place the night of Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021.
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Bruce Springsteen performed at the 13th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert in support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Nov. 4 2019.
Bruce Springsteen performed at the 13th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit concert in support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Nov. 4 2019.
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Bruce Springsteen attends the premiere of " Blinded by the Light " at Paramount Theater in August 2019.
Bruce Springsteen attends the premiere of "Blinded by the Light" at Paramount Theater in August 2019.
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Another premiere Springsteen attended in 2019 included that of " Western Stars. " Here he is at the London Film Festival screening.
Another premiere Springsteen attended in 2019 included that of "Western Stars." Here he is at the London Film Festival screening. 
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He also attended the New York City screening of " Western Stars " with his wife Patti Scialfa and daughter Jessica.
He also attended the New York City screening of "Western Stars" with his wife Patti Scialfa and daughter Jessica.
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Of course he can work Broadway, too, he ' s the Boss! A taxi cab passes the Walter Kerr Theater, home to the Broadway show " Springsteen on Broadway, " in New York ' s Theater District. The show opened Oct. 12, 2017, and Springsteen ultimately extended it to 236 performances. A soundtrack album and Netflix special were released after the final performance in December 2018.
Of course he can work Broadway, too, he's the Boss! A taxi cab passes the Walter Kerr Theater, home to the Broadway show "Springsteen on Broadway," in New York's Theater District. The show opened Oct. 12, 2017, and Springsteen ultimately extended it to 236 performances. A soundtrack album and Netflix special were released after the final performance in December 2018.
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Bruce Springsteen performs with Jake Clemons, left, the nephew of his longtime friend, the late Clarence Clemons Jr., who was saxophonist for the E Street Band.
Bruce Springsteen performs with Jake Clemons, left, the nephew of his longtime friend, the late Clarence Clemons Jr., who was saxophonist for the E Street Band.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on March 15, 2016.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on March 15, 2016.
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Bruce Springsteen, right, performs at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, N.J., with rocker Steven Van Zandt. Springsteen performed a handful of songs including " Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out " when Van Zandt surprised guests and invited Springsteen onstage for his encore.
Bruce Springsteen, right, performs at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, N.J., with rocker Steven Van Zandt. Springsteen performed a handful of songs including "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" when Van Zandt surprised guests and invited Springsteen onstage for his encore.
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Bruce Springsteen performs during a Hillary Clinton campaign event at Independence Mall in Philadelphia. During an interview on Marc Maron ’ s “ WTF ” podcast released Jan. 2, 2016, Springsteen questioned whether President-elect Donald Trump “ is simply competent enough to do this particular job.
Bruce Springsteen performs during a Hillary Clinton campaign event at Independence Mall in Philadelphia. During an interview on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast released Jan. 2, 2016, Springsteen questioned whether President-elect Donald Trump “is simply competent enough to do this particular job.
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He still brings massive crowds. Bruce Springsteen performs during his concert as part of The River Tour on Malieveld in The Hague, The Netherlands, June 14, 2016.
He still brings massive crowds. Bruce Springsteen performs during his concert as part of The River Tour on Malieveld in The Hague, The Netherlands, June 14, 2016.
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Longtime friends Tom Hanks and Bruce Springsteen share stories about their careers during Tribeca Talks during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
Longtime friends Tom Hanks and Bruce Springsteen share stories about their careers during Tribeca Talks during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
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Bruce Springsteen waves to fans after Tribeca Talks: Bruce Springsteen and Tom Hanks.
Bruce Springsteen waves to fans after Tribeca Talks: Bruce Springsteen and Tom Hanks.
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Springsteen often lends his supports to causes he believes in.  He performs during The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund,  at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 14, 2016, in New York.
Springsteen often lends his supports to causes he believes in. He performs during The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund, at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 14, 2016, in New York.
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Bruce keeps his family and friends close. Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa and Stevie Van Zandt, of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on March 15, 2016.
Bruce keeps his family and friends close. Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa and Stevie Van Zandt, of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on March 15, 2016.
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Springsteen and Scialfa take in the scene at the Global Champions Tour of Monaco 2017.
Springsteen and Scialfa take in the scene at the Global Champions Tour of Monaco 2017.
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Springsteen, with Nils Lofgren behind, rocks the crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Springsteen, with Nils Lofgren behind, rocks the crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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On Sept. 30, 2016, Springsteen set a new record for his longest show the E Street band has played on U.S. soil, clocking in at 4 hours.
On Sept. 30, 2016, Springsteen set a new record for his longest show the E Street band has played on U.S. soil, clocking in at 4 hours.
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Also in 2016, The Boss published his memoir, " Born To Run, " and an accompanying 18-track album called " Chapter and Verse " featuring five previously unreleased songs.
Also in 2016, The Boss published his memoir, "Born To Run," and an accompanying 18-track album called "Chapter and Verse" featuring five previously unreleased songs.
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Springsteen and Clarence Clemons perform during the third stop of the Born to Run tour at Music Inn in Lenox, Mass, on July 23, 1975.
Springsteen and Clarence Clemons perform during the third stop of the Born to Run tour at Music Inn in Lenox, Mass, on July 23, 1975.
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Bruce Springsteen, The Bottom Line, New York, 1975.
Bruce Springsteen, The Bottom Line, New York, 1975.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band circa 1978, " Darkness on the Edge of Town " album. Left to right: Roy Bittan, Clemons, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, Springsteen, Miami Steve Van Zandt and Danny Federici.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band circa 1978, "Darkness on the Edge of Town" album. Left to right: Roy Bittan, Clemons, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, Springsteen, Miami Steve Van Zandt and Danny Federici.
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Springsteen in concert at the Montreal Forum in November 1978 during the tour supporting the release of the album "Darkness on the Edge of Town."
Springsteen in concert at the Montreal Forum in November 1978 during the tour supporting the release of the album "Darkness on the Edge of Town."
Jym Wilson
45 artists recording " We are the World " in 1985, Including Smokey Robinson, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers, Springsteen, Paul Simon.
45 artists recording "We are the World" in 1985, Including Smokey Robinson, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers, Springsteen, Paul Simon.
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On June 4, 1984, Springsteen released his seventh studio album, "Born in the USA." The first single, "Dancing in the Dark," became his first video and featured a young Courteney Cox.
On June 4, 1984, Springsteen released his seventh studio album, "Born in the USA." The first single, "Dancing in the Dark," became his first video and featured a young Courteney Cox.
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Clemons and Springsteen perform with The E Street Band at Giants Stadium on Aug. 21,1985.
Clemons and Springsteen perform with The E Street Band at Giants Stadium on Aug. 21,1985.
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Springsteen performs on July 19, 1988, in then-East German Berlin.
Springsteen performs on July 19, 1988, in then-East German Berlin.
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Bruce Springsteen Plugged.
Bruce Springsteen Plugged.
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He won for best original song for " Streets of Philadelphia " from the film " Philadelphia " at the 66th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1994.
He won for best original song for "Streets of Philadelphia" from the film "Philadelphia" at the 66th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1994.
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Springsteen holding the awards he received during the Grammys ceremony on March 1, 1995.
Springsteen holding the awards he received during the Grammys ceremony on March 1, 1995.

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Springsteen and Chuck Berry laugh as they perform the Berry hit " Johnny B. Goode " at the Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Sept. 2, 1995. Berry was the opening act.
Springsteen and Chuck Berry laugh as they perform the Berry hit "Johnny B. Goode" at the Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Sept. 2, 1995. Berry was the opening act.
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Clemons, Lofgren, Springsteen and Van Zandt perform in the first night of concerts in New Jersey on July 15, 1999.
Clemons, Lofgren, Springsteen and Van Zandt perform in the first night of concerts in New Jersey on July 15, 1999.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, left to right: Nils Lofgren, Roy Bittan, Steven Zandt, Max Weinberg, Patty Scialfa, Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici and Garry Tallent.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, left to right: Nils Lofgren, Roy Bittan, Steven Zandt, Max Weinberg, Patty Scialfa, Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici and Garry Tallent.
Danny Clinch
Springsteen sat for a portrait for USA TODAY as he was about to release a studio album themed around the events of 9/11.
Springsteen sat for a portrait for USA TODAY as he was about to release a studio album themed around the events of 9/11.
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Springsteen, third from left, acknowledged his fans on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J., after performing at the Convention Hall with the E Street band on July 30, 2002. The concert was broadcast live during the " Today " show on NBC. The E Street Band members from left; Roy Bittan, Clemons, Springsteen, Scialfa, Van Zandt, Garry Talent, and Danny Federici.
Springsteen, third from left, acknowledged his fans on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J., after performing at the Convention Hall with the E Street band on July 30, 2002. The concert was broadcast live during the "Today" show on NBC. The E Street Band members from left; Roy Bittan, Clemons, Springsteen, Scialfa, Van Zandt, Garry Talent, and Danny Federici.
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Springsteen, Scialfa and Van Zandt perform in Rutherford, N.J., during the Rising tour.
Springsteen, Scialfa and Van Zandt perform in Rutherford, N.J., during the Rising tour.
Todd Plitt, USA TODAY
Just a couple of punks: Springsteen and Elvis Costello perform during a tribute to Joe Strummer and the Clash at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 23, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Just a couple of punks: Springsteen and Elvis Costello perform during a tribute to Joe Strummer and the Clash at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 23, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Mark Lennihan, AP
Springsteen joined the nine-show 2004 Vote for Change concert tour of musical artists hoping to get people to the polls. On the bill: Stone Gossard, left, (Pearl Jam), Boyd Tinsley (Dave Matthews Band), Jackson Browne, Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks), Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Dave Matthews (Dave Matthews Band), Springsteen, Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks), Patti Scialfa (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Bonnie Raitt, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), John Mellencamp, Nick Harmer (Death Cab for Cutie) and Mike Mills (R.E.M.)
Springsteen joined the nine-show 2004 Vote for Change concert tour of musical artists hoping to get people to the polls. On the bill: Stone Gossard, left, (Pearl Jam), Boyd Tinsley (Dave Matthews Band), Jackson Browne, Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks), Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Dave Matthews (Dave Matthews Band), Springsteen, Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks), Patti Scialfa (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Bonnie Raitt, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), John Mellencamp, Nick Harmer (Death Cab for Cutie) and Mike Mills (R.E.M.)
Danny Clinch, Vote For Change
John Kerry is introduced by Springsteen at Ohio State University during a rally at the Columbus campus in 2004.
John Kerry is introduced by Springsteen at Ohio State University during a rally at the Columbus campus in 2004.
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Springsteen taped an acoustic performance of " VH1 Storytellers " April 4, 2005, at Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Springsteen taped an acoustic performance of "VH1 Storytellers" April 4, 2005, at Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Kevin Mazur, WireImage For VH1
During his concert in Goteborg, Sweden, June 23, 2005 on the unplugged " Devils & Dust Tour.
During his concert in Goteborg, Sweden, June 23, 2005 on the unplugged "Devils & Dust Tour.
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New Orleans Jazzfest 2006 group, back row L-R: Sam Bardfeld, Jeremy Chatzky, Lisa Lowell, Frank Bruno, Soozie Tyrell, Mark Pender, Charles Giordano, Ed Manion, Larry Eagle Front row L-R: Mark Clifford, Scialfa, Springsteen, Richie " LaBamba " Rosenberg.
New Orleans Jazzfest 2006 group, back row L-R: Sam Bardfeld, Jeremy Chatzky, Lisa Lowell, Frank Bruno, Soozie Tyrell, Mark Pender, Charles Giordano, Ed Manion, Larry Eagle Front row L-R: Mark Clifford, Scialfa, Springsteen, Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg.
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Springsteen performs with Steve Earle during an all-star tribute to Springsteen ' s music in New York ' s Carnegie Hall on April 5, 2007. Funds raised from the concert were used to support music education programs.
Springsteen performs with Steve Earle during an all-star tribute to Springsteen's music in New York's Carnegie Hall on April 5, 2007. Funds raised from the concert were used to support music education programs.
Jeff Christensen, AP
Clemons and Springsteen perform on the NBC " Today " program in New York ' s Rockefeller Center. Clemons died in Florida at age 69 on June 18, 2011.
Clemons and Springsteen perform on the NBC "Today" program in New York's Rockefeller Center. Clemons died in Florida at age 69 on June 18, 2011.
Richard Drew, AP
Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, met Springsteen and Scialfa during a campaign rally at the Cleveland Mall on Nov. 2, 2008. Obama was campaigning against Republican nominee Sen. John McCain.
Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, met Springsteen and Scialfa during a campaign rally at the Cleveland Mall on Nov. 2, 2008. Obama was campaigning against Republican nominee Sen. John McCain.
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Springsteen and Mickey Rourke poses with their awards at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Springsteen and Mickey Rourke poses with their awards at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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Springsteen and the E Street Band perform during the Working on a Dream tour at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Springsteen and the E Street Band perform during the Working on a Dream tour at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Rob Schumacher, The Arizona Republic
Joan Baez, left, Springsteen, Scialfa and Pete Seeger perform " This Land Is Your Land " at The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders to benefit and raise awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Seeger, which strives to preserve and protect the Hudson River.
Joan Baez, left, Springsteen, Scialfa and Pete Seeger perform "This Land Is Your Land" at The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders to benefit and raise awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Seeger, which strives to preserve and protect the Hudson River.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Kennedy Center honorees Springsteen and Robert De Niro share a smile in the East Room of the White House on Dec. 6, 2009.
Kennedy Center honorees Springsteen and Robert De Niro share a smile in the East Room of the White House on Dec. 6, 2009.
Alex Brandon, AP
Springsteen walks off the stage with, from left, his aunt Dora Kirby, 90, mother Adele Springsteen, 85, and aunt Ida Urbelis, 87, after being honored at the Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards on April 22, 2010 in New York.
Springsteen walks off the stage with, from left, his aunt Dora Kirby, 90, mother Adele Springsteen, 85, and aunt Ida Urbelis, 87, after being honored at the Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards on April 22, 2010 in New York.
Jason DeCrow, AP
Springsteen and Sting perform during STING: 25th Anniversary/60th Birthday Concert to Benefit Robin Hood Foundation at Beacon Theatre on Oct. 1, 2011.
Springsteen and Sting perform during STING: 25th Anniversary/60th Birthday Concert to Benefit Robin Hood Foundation at Beacon Theatre on Oct. 1, 2011.
Kevin Mazur, WireImage
Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Rusty Anderson and Paul McCartney perform the finale at the 2012 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center.
Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Rusty Anderson and Paul McCartney perform the finale at the 2012 Grammy Awards at the Staples Center.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
At the 2012 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival March 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas.
At the 2012 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival March 15, 2012, in Austin, Texas.
Michael Buckner, Getty Images For SXSW
Carl Beams, from the board of directors of Friends of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection, and visitor Jane Murphy, from Durham, NH, at the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection Archive at Monmouth University. Bruce Springsteen may have dropped out of college but the singer is a popular subject in college classrooms. Across the country, scholars use his music to teach subjects such as criminal justice, psychology, politics and first-year seminars.
Carl Beams, from the board of directors of Friends of the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection, and visitor Jane Murphy, from Durham, NH, at the Bruce Springsteen Special Collection Archive at Monmouth University. Bruce Springsteen may have dropped out of college but the singer is a popular subject in college classrooms. Across the country, scholars use his music to teach subjects such as criminal justice, psychology, politics and first-year seminars.
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Springsteen performs at the 6th Annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit concert for injured service members and veterans on Nov. 8, 2012, in New York.
Springsteen performs at the 6th Annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit concert for injured service members and veterans on Nov. 8, 2012, in New York.
Charles Sykes, Invision Via AP
Bruce Springsteen, left, and Jon Bon Jovi performing at the 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 12, 2012.
Bruce Springsteen, left, and Jon Bon Jovi performing at the 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 12, 2012.
Dave Allocca, AP
Jan. 14, 2014, on " Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, " Springsteen, left, and Fallon perform a parody version of Springsteen ' s 1975 hit " Born to Run " with lyrics that reflect New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ' s involvement in the so-called Fort Lee New Jersey bridge scandal.
Jan. 14, 2014, on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," Springsteen, left, and Fallon perform a parody version of Springsteen's 1975 hit "Born to Run" with lyrics that reflect New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's involvement in the so-called Fort Lee New Jersey bridge scandal.
Lloyd Bishop, NBC
Inductees the E Street Band perform at the 29th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 10, 2014.
Inductees the E Street Band perform at the 29th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 10, 2014.
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Springsteen performs with the E Street Band on May 17, 2014, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Springsteen performs with the E Street Band on May 17, 2014, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
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