the boss

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are one of the most notoriously ripping live rock bands on the planet, legendary for their marathon performances (3-4 hours straight), mind-meld timing and brotherly vibe. Springsteen has long had the nickname "The Boss," a term which he was initially reported to dislike but now seems to have come to terms with, as he sometimes jokingly refers to himself as such on stage. The nickname originated when a young Springsteen, playing club gigs with a band in the 1960s, took on the task of collecting the band's nightly pay and distributing it amongst his bandmates, unlike members of other bands they are paid a wage by Bruce, rather than getting a share of theprofits from album sales and tours. In 1999 Bruce was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. For anyone who saw their 12 minute bash during the Superbowl halftime show knows that The Boss can still deliver. Bruce just released his latest album, Working On A Dream, and has proven that he still has what it takes to be one of the greatest rock 'n' roll artists in history.