Bruce Springsteen Quotes


In the third grade, a nun stuffed me in a garbage can under her desk because she said that's where I belonged. I also had the distinction of being the only altar boy knocked down by a priest during mass.


Citations

Springsteen, Bruce. Interview by Kurt Loder. Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 1984.

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Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
  • Born: September 23, 1949
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist and the leader of the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he received critical acclaim for his early 1970s albums and attained worldwide fame upon the release of Born to Run in 1975. During a career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances, sometimes lasting up to four hours in length. He has been nicknamed "The Boss." He has recorded both rock albums and folk-oriented works, and his lyrics often address the experiences and struggles of working-class Americans.