Springsteen is widely known for his iconic brand of heartland rock, poetic song writing, and his roots in Asbury Park, NJ. He gained a reputation for sold-out, heartfelt, inspiring marathon concerts that fill stadiums every time he tours.
Springsteen’s recordings have included both commercially accessible rock albums and more somber folk-oriented works. His most successful studio albums, Born in the U.S.A. and Born to Run, showcase a romantic grandeur in the struggles of daily American life; he has sold more than 65 million albums in the United States and 120 million worldwide and he has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award for “Streets of Philadelphia.” He is widely regarded by many as one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century.