Bruce Springsteen, known as "the Boss," is an iconic American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Over a career spanning six decades, he has released 21 studio albums, many with the legendary E Street Band. As a key figure in heartland rock, Springsteen is celebrated for combining powerful, poetic lyrics about working-class life with dynamic, energetic live shows that frequently stretch past four hours. After critical acclaim for his early albums in 1973, Springsteen rose to fame with the landmark Born to Run in 1975. He built on this success with acclaimed records like Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River—his first Billboard chart-topper—and the massive hit Born in the USA, which produced seven Top 10 singles and stands among the best-selling albums ever. Springsteen’s discography includes acclaimed solo projects such as Nebraska, the folk-tinged The Ghost of Tom Joad, and ambitious releases like The Rising, which responded to national tragedy. He has repeatedly reunited with the E Street Band, including for recent albums like Letter to You, which made him the first artist to release top-five albums in six consecutive decades. With over 140 million records sold worldwide, Springsteen is among the world’s best-selling artists. His honors include 20 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, a Special Tony, Kennedy Center Honors, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and induction into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. His legendary touring success and enduring influence have made him a symbol of American rock and one of its most consistently vital performers.