Bruce Springsteen

USA, 1972–now

The Boss — Born to Run's operatic escape, Nebraska's whispered darkness, and the E Street Band's marathon communion: American working life sung at full scale.

Influenced by

• Bob Dylan
• Elvis Presley
• Roy Orbison

Influenced

• Bon Jovi
• The Killers
• Dire Straits
• Bob Seger
• Arcade Fire