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Perth Now
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bruce Springsteen explains why he felt 'capable of handling' fame at the height of his career
Bruce Springsteen felt "capable of handling" fame when he was at the height of his career. The 75-year-old rock legend first enjoyed success with his Born To Run record in the mid-1970s and then had a major resurgence with Born in the U.S.A. a decade later, and admitted that while he had "no particular interest" in staying at that level of fame, it was a "cool thing" at the time. He told The Sunday Times: "Well, I was 35. I had previous experience [of fame] at 25, so I was capable of handling the moment. Ninety per cent I enjoyed the ride, 10 per cent of it was stressful, and my take on it now is that it was a cool thing to be at the height of the cultural conversation in the pop world for a while. I just didn't have any particular interest in staying there. That's a fool's game." The Dancing in the Dark hitmaker also fronts the E Street Band but now lives in New Jersey with his wife and co-star Patti Scialfa - with whom he has Evan, 34, Jessica, 33, as well as 31-year-old Samuel - and inisisted that the kind of work he does now is more "important than the money" about more about "writing great" music. He said: "Of course, and I was lucky enough to have Elvis, the Beatles and Bob Dylan, to follow in their footsteps — or not follow in their footsteps. From there I learnt how important it was not to lose focus on who I am or the work I'm doing. It's more important than the money, although it's great to get paid well. It's more important than the fame, although that can be fun too, and a nuisance on occasion. I simply wanted to write great songs, play great shows and have a conversation with a great audience. It is what I've dedicated my life to doing.'
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Legend Says His Kids 'Ignore' His Success
Rock Legend Says His Kids 'Ignore' His Success originally appeared on Parade. Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic musicians of all time - but his three kids are unphased by his success. In and interview with The Times published on Saturday, June 21, the legendary rocker shares that his three kids - Evan, 34, Jessica, 33, and Samuel, 31 - do not display his memorabilia in their New Jersey family home. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Except for a few guitars and a piano, you wouldn't know musicians lived here," Springsteen, 75, said of the home he shares with wife and fellow E Street Band member Patti Scialfa. "The kids grew up in another house in town, a midsized home not unlike the ones their friends lived in, and we tried to keep a very natural domestic existence for them. Anything else is a burden they don't need." Springsteen, who described himself as an "attention whore", also told The Times that his children couldn't care less about his musical success. "They ignore it," the Born in the U.S.A. singer said. "They might come to a show, bring their friends, but it's never been a central part of their lives." The interview comes shortly after Springsteen's biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere, started making headlines. The film, which will star The Bear's Jeremy Allen White as the iconic rocker, will offer an intimate look at the making of Springsteen's album Nebraska, blending his rise to superstardom with a raw glimpse into his early life in Freehold, New Jersey. Deliver Me From Nowhere will be released in theaters on Oct. 24, 2025. Rock Legend Says His Kids 'Ignore' His Success first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Obama reveals she turns to Bruce Springsteen for help amid divorce rumors
Michelle Obama revealed on her podcast that she looks to Bruce Springsteen for marital advice as rumors of divorce between her and Barack have swirled in recent months. The former First Lady hosted Springsteen on the recent June 11 episode of IMO, Michelle's podcast with her brother & Craig Robinson. The two dove into a bevy of topics, including Springsteen's relationship with his father, parenting, and marriage. Michelle praised her rock star bestie for his over 30-year marriage to Patti Scialfa, a guitarist and singer-songwriter. 'You and Patti have been couple mentors for me and Barack for quite some time,' she said. Springsteen was shocked to learn that the former First Lady and President looked to him and his wife for couple advice, exclaiming, 'Whoa! Alright.' The rock legend revealed that he and his wife came from 'complicated families,' and they worked to make sure their children weren't burdened by the toxicity they endured. 'Let your sins be your own for your children. Let them have their own mistakes, just don't make my mistakes over again,' Springsteen said when discussing how he and Scialfa parented their children. 'It's rare that people don't pass their stuff on,' Michelle responded. 'And that's one of the things that I marvel at you and Patti and the work that you all have done, because you learn those lessons,' she continued. Meeting: Michelle said that she admired Bruce and his wife Patti's communication skills and that they were 'couple mentors' to her and Barack Michelle went on to praise Springsteen and Scialfa for their communication skills and admitted that she looked to them for advice on maintaining a healthy marriage. 'You got two powerful people in you and Patti, your own powerhouses in your own right,' Michelle added. The comments come as the public has speculated about the Obamas' marriage for months. The rumors began when Michelle skipped several high-profile events, including Donald Trump's inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Speculation only heightened when the pair weren't seen together for months and refused to publicly address their marriage. Michelle finally cryptically addressed the rumors in April on actress and activist Sophia Bush's podcast. 'That's the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people,' Michelle said. 'I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn't even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.' 'That this couldn't be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right? That's what society does to us.' The couple were then seen for the first time together in six months, leaving The Lowell Hotel restaurant in New York City. Neither couple has explicitly denied the rumors, but the two have been vocal about their relationship and their love for one another. Earlier this week, Michelle posted a family photo for their youngest daughter, Sasha's, birthday. Michelle also dismissed the rumors during a podcast episode of The Diary of a CEO, telling the hosts, 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it.' Despite the rumors, Michelle praised her husband on her latest podcast episode as a 'tremendous father.' She said that even when Barack was president, he left the job at the door whenever he talked to his daughters to help cultivate their formative years. Springsteen has long had a relationship with the Obamas, and even hosted a podcast series with Obama in 2021 titled, Renegades: Born in the USA.
South China Morning Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Bruce Springsteen's boys: The Boss is proud of his 2 sons – Samuel Ryan is a firefighter, while Evan James is a musician who works for Apple
Music icon Bruce Springsteen is certainly keeping himself busy. Currently in Europe on his Land of Hope and Dreams tour, he duetted with fellow legend Paul McCartney on stage in Liverpool last Saturday. He's also been using the stage to weigh in on the state of America. The 'Born in the USA' singer is a staunch Democrat and has spoken at several concerts of his concerns for the direction his country is going in. President Donald Trump has fired back, calling the musician overrated and even posting a doctored video showing Springsteen falling on stage after being struck by a golf ball hit by Trump. US musician Bruce Springsteen performs at a rally for US president candidate Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, US, last October. Photo: EPA-EFE Advertisement Meanwhile, a documentary called Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is playing on Hulu and Disney; and a biopic, Deliver Me from Nowhere, is set for release later this year, with The Bear star Jeremy Allen White playing Springsteen. While the 75-year-old rocker's fame is showing no signs of waning, his children with fellow E Street Band member Patti Scialfa are staying out of the spotlight. In an interview with The Times, the father of three revealed that his kids weren't exposed to his fame and 'chose their own lives'. We know Springsteen's daughter, Jessica Rae, is an Olympic equestrian – but what about his sons? Here's everything to know about 34-year-old Evan James – celebrating his 35th on July 25 – and 30-year-old Samuel Ryan Springsteen. Evan James Springsteen is a musician Bruce Springsteen's eldest child, Evan James, shares his dad's passion for music. Photo: @pinkcadillacmusic/Instagram Springsteen and Scialfa's eldest son followed their footsteps into the music industry, and has even shared the stage with them. He graduated from Boston College and previously worked at Sirius XM, but is now a music programmer for Apple. His mum revealed to Rolling Stone that he makes playlists for the brand. Samuel Ryan Springsteen is a firefighter Bruce Springsteen's youngest child, Samuel Ryan, is a firefighter. Photo: @officialrumbledoll/Instagram The youngest Springsteen kid is a Monmouth County Fire Academy alum and works as a New Jersey firefighter. He's also a family man, giving the 'Badlands' singer his first grandchild, Lily Harper, whom he welcomed with his wife Alex Reph. They are gentlemen
