Bruce Springsteen: Rock Legend Quiz
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What album transformed Bruce Springsteen into a full-fledged rock and roller?

  • Born to Run (correct)
  • Born in the U.S.A.
  • Streets of Philadelphia
  • Springsteen on Broadway
  • For what song did Bruce Springsteen win both an Academy Award and a Grammy Award?

  • Born to Run
  • Streets of Philadelphia (correct)
  • Dancing in the Dark
  • Badlands
  • In which year was Bruce Springsteen's album Born in the U.S.A. released?

  • 1984 (correct)
  • 1975
  • 2004
  • 1994
  • For what production did Bruce Springsteen earn a special Tony Award in June 2018?

    <p>Springsteen on Broadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of Bruce Springsteen's third album?

    <p>Born to Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which town did Bruce Springsteen grow up?

    <p>Freehold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who immediately signed Bruce Springsteen to Columbia Records?

    <p>John Hammond, Sr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical influences are reflected in Bruce Springsteen's first two albums?

    <p>Folk rock, soul, and rhythm-and-blues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which member of the E Street Band had an iconic relationship and interplay onstage with Bruce Springsteen?

    <p>Clarence Clemons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of music characterized Bruce Springsteen's stage shows with his E Street Band?

    <p>Rock, folk, and soul with dramatic intensity and exuberant humour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bruce Springsteen's Career

    • Born in the U.S.A. album was released in 1984.
    • Springsteen won both an Academy Award and a Grammy Award for the song "Streets of Philadelphia".

    Early Life and Influences

    • Bruce Springsteen grew up in Freehold, New Jersey.
    • His first two albums reflected musical influences from folk, rock, and pop.

    Breakthrough and Success

    • John Hammond immediately signed Bruce Springsteen to Columbia Records.
    • Springsteen's third album was titled "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J."

    Live Performances

    • Springsteen's stage shows with his E Street Band were characterized by high-energy rock and roll music.
    • Clarence Clemons, a member of the E Street Band, had an iconic relationship and interplay onstage with Bruce Springsteen.

    Awards and Recognition

    • In June 2018, Bruce Springsteen earned a special Tony Award for his production Springsteen on Broadway.

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    Test your knowledge about the influential American singer, songwriter, and bandleader, Bruce Springsteen. Learn about his iconic albums and significant achievements such as receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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