Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter and guitarist.<!--KINDLY DO NOT PUT "PODCASTER" IN THAT LIST. It violates WP:UNDUE.--> Nicknamed "the Boss", he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working-class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, with performances that can last for more than four hours. Wikipedia