Bruce Springsteen took to the stage to perform his hit song “Born in the U.S.A.” as he completed his world tour at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Sept. 1985, telling politically-conscious stories of life in America’s working class.
The Boss is still rocking! Look back at the music legend's incredible life and career through the years.
Bruce Springsteen promoted his hit album “Born to Run” on Sunset Strip, Los Angeles in 1975, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. It is considered one of the best rock and roll albums of all time and among Springsteen’s finest work.
At the start of his blossoming career, a fresh-faced Bruce Springsteen leans against a wall while posing during a shoot for his fourth album called “Darkness on the Edge of Town” in 1978.
Bruce Springsteen hung out backstage with the lead singer of the “Ronettes,” Ronnie Spector at the Bottom Line Club in New York City on Aug. 13, 1975 during his “Born To Run” tour.
Doing what he does best, Bruce Springsteen took to the stage circa 1975, during a time when the rock legend was attracting major media attention with the release of his acclaimed album “Born to Run” on Aug. 25, 1975.
Always the crowd pleaser, Bruce Springsteen got in amongst his fans while performing at Winterland in San Francisco on Dec. 15, 1978.
Leave it to Bruce Springsteen to put on a show! The rock and roll icon fell to the stage while playing his guitar on his back during a 1979 Los Angeles concert. Springsteen spent much of 1978 playing small Midwest venues while he battled his record label over control of his music.
Bruce Springsteen and his sideman Clarence Clemons perform with The E Street Band at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Aug. 21, 1985.
Bruce Springsteen took to the stage to perform his hit song “Born in the U.S.A.” as he completed his world tour at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Sept. 1985, telling politically-conscious stories of life in America’s working class.
Bruce Springsteen kissed a lucky fan on stage during a concert while on his “Born in the U.S.A.” tour. Springsteen became a sex symbol for his rugged good looks, working class style and commitment to making politically conscious rock music.
George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger were among the stars who performed The Beatles’ hit song “I Saw Her Standing There” at the 3rd Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Jan. 20, 1988.
Bruce Springsteen got up close and personal with his female vocalist and wife-to-be Patti Scialfa as they sang a romantic song during a concert attended by some 60,000 people in Madrid on Aug. 3, 1988.
Twist and shout! Bruce Springsteen breaks a sweat while letting loose with some dance moves at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota on May 10, 1988.
Bruce Springsteen made his network TV debut when he performed three songs on “Saturday Night Live.” Here, the music legend took to the stage with Kevin Nealon, Chris Farley, and Tom Hanks on May 9, 1992.
Bruce Springsteen clutched onto his Oscar that was presented to him by Whitney Houston (r.) at the 66th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 21, 1994. Springsteen won Original Song for “Streets of Philadelphia” from the movie “Philadelphia.”
Throughout Springsteen’s acclaimed career, the music legend got increasingly involved in political activism. Here, the artist spoke and performed at the “Stop Prop 209” rally on Oct. 27, 1996.
It was a family affair for Bruce Springsteen when he took to the stage to perform with his wife Patti Scialfa and his son Evan Springsteen at Camp Nou on July 20, 2008.
Former President Bill Clinton teamed up with Bruce Springsteen as they campaigned for President Barack Obama’s re-election during an appearance at Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio on Oct. 18, 2012.
Bruce Springsteen shares a moment with President Barack Obama during a campaign stop in Madison, Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2012.
Like a boss! They say men get better with age and it appears Bruce Springsteen is living proof. The 64-year-old singer showed off his incredible body on Ipanema Beach in Rio on Sept. 20, 2013. It seems his impressive physique hasn’t gone unnoticed — he was spotted frolicking in the Brazilian waters with a pretty brunette mystery woman.
Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa (l.) pose with their daughter Jessica Springsteen (r.) during the Paris Eiffel Jumping presented by Gucci at Champ-de-Mars on July 5, 2014 in Paris, France.
Bruce Springsteen (l.) and Garry Tallent of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform during Day 6 of the 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 3, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
On Bruce Springsteen’s 65th birthday, his wife Patti Scialfa shared this photo of “The Boss” while horseback with the caption “happy birthday baby,” on Sept. 23, 2014.
