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Also Known As the Boss • Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen
Born September 23, 1949 (age 75) • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (2018) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) • Kennedy Center Honors (2009) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2002) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1999) • Grammy Award (1996) • Academy Award (1994) • Grammy Award (1994) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1984)
Notable Works “Springsteen on Broadway” • “Streets of Philadelphia”

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