American rock icon Bruce Springsteen, aged 74, has now joined the ranks of musicians with a fortune exceeding one billion dollars, as estimated by Forbes magazine on Friday. He is in the company of Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift.
Born in working-class New Jersey, Springsteen, known as the voice of working-class America and a tireless worker, has accumulated a significant wealth over the years by singing regarding his blue-collar roots, according to Forbes. The magazine estimates his wealth at $1.1 billion.
Since his first album “Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ” in 1973, the “boss” has sold around 140 million albums globally, and his memoir was a best-seller. He has won 20 Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his song “Streets of Philadelphia” in 1994.
In 2021, Springsteen was able to further increase his wealth by selling the rights to his music catalog to Sony for approximately $500 million, following a string of successful Broadway shows. Remaining faithful to his original band, the “E Street Band,” he is currently on a world tour scheduled to continue until 2025. Throughout his career, he has treated his fans to lengthy concerts, with his longest performance lasting over four hours in Helsinki in 2012.
Springsteen is also set to star in an upcoming biopic, with Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” cast to portray him.
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American rock legend Bruce Springsteen, known affectionately as “The Boss,” has reached a significant milestone in his career – joining the exclusive billionaire club of musicians. The business magazine Forbes recently estimated that Springsteen’s fortune exceeds a billion dollars, placing him alongside other music industry heavyweights such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift.
Born in working-class New Jersey, Springsteen has long been hailed as the voice of working-class America. Throughout his storied career, he has amassed a substantial fortune by singing regarding his blue-collar roots. Forbes estimates his wealth at a staggering $1.1 billion, a testament to his enduring popularity and success.
Springsteen first rose to fame with his debut album “Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ” in 1973. Since then, he has sold over 140 million albums worldwide and his memoir became a best-selling book. The iconic musician has also been the recipient of numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his haunting track “Streets of Philadelphia” in 1994.
In a savvy business move in 2021, Springsteen further bolstered his wealth by selling the rights to his extensive music catalog to Sony for approximately $500 million. This deal came on the heels of a series of sold-out Broadway shows, further solidifying Springsteen’s status as a music industry titan.
True to his roots and his original group, the “E Street Band,” Springsteen continues to captivate audiences around the world with his electrifying performances. Currently on a world tour that is slated to run until 2025, Springsteen is renowned for his marathon concerts, with some lasting over four hours. Fans can expect nothing less than an unforgettable experience from the legendary performer.
In addition to his music career, Springsteen is set to venture into the world of cinema with an upcoming biopic in which “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White will portray him. This exciting development underscores Springsteen’s enduring impact on popular culture across multiple mediums.
As Springsteen continues to inspire and entertain fans worldwide, his impressive fortune is a testament to his hard work, talent, and dedication to his craft. With a legacy that spans decades and a wealth that exceeds a billion dollars, Bruce Springsteen’s place among music royalty is firmly secured.
Sources: Forbes, hkr