The boss is now a billionaire — at least according to Forbes.
Bruce SpringsteenThe New Jersey-born musician who became the working-class voice of rock and roll now has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion. A “conservative” estimate By magazine.
Much of that wealth has been accumulated in recent years. In 2021, Springsteen He sold his entire music catalogue With one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in pop and rock, featuring over 300 songs across 20 studio albums and additional releases, they were reportedly sold to Sony for between $500 million and $550 million, the largest deal ever for a music catalogue and far surpassing any previous record. Paid $300 million It was released by Universal in December 2020 for Bob Dylan’s catalog.
Even at age 74, the musician still tours extensively and profitably: Pollstar reports that in 2023, Springsteen sold more than 1.6 million concert tickets, generating $380 million in revenue.
Born and raised in working-class shore New Jersey, Springsteen is one of the most respected songwriters and performers of his generation, with his long-running concert series telling stories of the trials of the everyday man. Since his 1973 debut album, “Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ,” he has become one of the best-selling musicians of all time, selling more than 71 million albums in the U.S. and 140 million worldwide. His commercial hits include “Born To Run,” “Thunder Road,” “I’m on Fire” and “Dancing in the Dark.”
Springsteen has won 20 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award (for Best Original Song for “Streets of Philadelphia” from the 1994 film), and a special Tony Award. Springsteen on Broadwayhis simple one-man show. In March of this year, he The first foreigner to be selected as a Fellow He was awarded the British Medal of Honour by the Ivor Nova Academy in the UK for his “impact on the British cultural landscape”.
Highlights of his discography include his breakthrough work in 1975. Born to runThe literary songwriting of 1980’s US No. 1 hit “The River” and the chart-topping pop of 1984’s “The River” full of ironic patriotism. Born in the USAIt went on to sell 15x Platinum in the U.S. His songs have also become hits for other artists, including “Because the Night” by Patti Smith, “Blinded by the Light” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, and “The Pointer Sisters” by the Pointer Sisters. fire.
Springsteen continues to tour with the E Street Band, garnering rave reviews from critics, including The Guardian’s Kitty Empire. write He is scheduled to tour the UK for his first time in seven years in June 2023, and described Springsteen’s shows as “very bossy”.
After newsletter promotion
“Rather than seize this rare scorching day in Scotland, Springsteen grabs him by the collar, screams in his face, wipes away his tears and kisses him,” she added.
