“Pessimism and optimism are slammed up against each other in my records, the tension between them is where it's all at, it's what lights the fire.”

American singer-songwriter and rock musician, born 1949. His lyrics blend working-class struggles with poetic intensity, crafting anthems that resonate with both personal and collective experience. Known for albums like *Born to Run* and *Born in the U.S.A.*, which capture the spirit of American life with raw honesty and musical grandeur.