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• Bruce Springsteen is a Grammy and Oscar-winning rock n' roll singer and guitarist. During his career which has spanned more than four decades, Springsteen has recorded and performed solo and with the E Street Band.

  Springteen's 16th album, Working on a Dream, was released in January 2009. Springsteen launched a world tour to promote the album, with fall 2009 stops planned in Philadelphia, New York City and Washington D.C. In addition, Springsteen is playing five shows at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  On September 23, 2009, Bruce Springsteen celebrated his 60th birthday.

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen
  2. Born: September 23, 1949
  3. Born: Freehold, New Jersey
  4. Nickname: "The Boss"
  5. Years Active: 1965 - present
  6. Grammy Awards: 18
  7. Record Label: Columbia Records
  8. Springsteen was a headline act for the June 2009 Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom Perez Hilton: Bruce Springsteen... (February 23, 2009)

• Springsteen Background

  Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1949 and spent his childhood bouncing between schools in the area. After being inspired by a performance of Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show, Springsteen bought his first guitar at the age of 13 and began playing music. By the age of 20, he started playing gigs in the Asbury Park area and began to develop a cult following. After auditioning for talent scout John Hammond, Springsteen signed a record deal with Columbia Records.

• The Boss

  Springsteen's debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., was released in 1973 to critical praise and invoked comparisons to another of Hammond's proteges Bob Dylan. While his second album was received in much the same way, Springsteen began to win over critics and fans with his fresh songwriting and legendary live performances.

• World Tour

  On February 2, 2009, tickets for Springsteen's world tour to support his Working on a Dream album went on sale in several major cities. The first U.S. leg of the Dream tour wrapped in May 2009. Leg two saw Springsteen performing several sold-out shows in Europe. Later that month, Springsteen announced a series of concerts at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. Tickets for five Giants shows sold out quickly in June 2009; Springsteen will be the last musical act to perform in the famed stadium before it is torn down.

  Springsteen and the E Street Band were one of the headlining acts at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June of 2009.

• Super Bowl XLIII

  On February 1, 2009, Springsteen and the E Street Band performed a 12 minute set during the Super Bowl XLIII halftime show. The band's set included "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out", "Born To Run," "Working On A Dream" and "Glory Days."

  In July 2009, it was announced that Springsteen's Super Bowl performance garnered four Emmy Nominations.

  • Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
  • Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs
  • Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Specialhttp://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b134405_complete_list_of_emmy_nominations.html

• Ann Kelly

  In divorce papers filed on March 27, 2009, Arthur Kelly claimed that his wife, Ann, "committed adultery with one Bruce Springsteen, who resides in Rumson, N.J., and Colts Neck, N.J., at various times and places too numerous to mention," according to Star Magazine.Fox News: Bruce Springsteen Named as Other Man in Divorce Papers (April 8, 2009) It is not the first time Springsteen has been the target of rumors of an extra-marital affair. He allegedly cheated on his first wife, actress Julianne Phillips with his band mate and current wife, Patti Scialfa.NJ.com: Is Bruce Springsteen the Other Man (April 8, 2009)

  In divorce papers filed in May 2009, Ann Kelly denied allegations of an affair with Springsteen. Kelly claims her estranged husband made up the story to try and "get big money" from Springsteen.NJ.com: Woman: My husband made up Springsteen tale for 'big money'

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