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- Bruce Springsteen Is Officially A Billionaire (newsbreak.com)
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic musician recognized as the voice of the blue-collar worker in rock ‘n’ roll, has reached the status of a billionaire. According to Forbes, the 74-year-old New Jersey native is now worth an estimated $1.1 billion.
Over the years, Springsteen has achieved massive success, selling more than 71 million albums in the U.S. and 140 million globally. His top-selling autobiography, “Born to Run,” and his widely popular Broadway show, “Springsteen on Broadway,” have significantly boosted his earnings.
Moreover, in 2021, Springsteen made headlines when he sold his music catalog to Sony for an estimated $500-$550 million, the largest deal ever for a single artist’s work. In 2023, he sold over 1.6 million concert tickets, generating $380 million in revenue, as reported by Pollstar.
Springsteen has received 20 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and a special Tony Award for his acclaimed, intimate Broadway performance. A movie is also in the pipeline, focusing on the creation of his 1982 “Nebraska” album. The project, announced to be in production in April 2024, will star Jeremy Allen White, though no release date has been set yet.
Still actively touring, Springsteen continues to captivate audiences with his performances, which can last up to three hours. Reviewing his recent show in Los Angeles, Variety’s Chris Willman described it as a rollercoaster of emotions, from joyous to heartbreaking.
From his humble beginnings in a working-class family on the Jersey Shore, where he was inspired to start a music career after watching the Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Spring
steen has grown into a legend. His songs like “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road,” “I’m on Fire,” and “Dancing in the Dark” resonate with themes of youth, love, and the desire for a better life, solidifying his place as an emblematic figure in American music.
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