We all know the name Bruce Springsteen. He is one of the most influential rock artists still writing hits today. 'The Boss', as he's known, has evolved from a struggling musician to a renowned and respected artist. Below are some fun facts about his career.

Bruce Springsteen got his start playing with a band. A family in his New Jersey community philanthropically aided young, talented musicians to get their careers started, and the couple matched him with a rock group called the Castiles. After than experience, he plated in the trio, Earth, and also a bar band called Steel Mill.

In 1974, Bruce was signed by Columbia Records A&R rep John Hammond. Hammond had previously recruited Bob Dylan to the label a 10 years earlier, so, needless to say, he had experience discovering true talent. Springsteen’s first and sophomore albums were critical successes but commercial failures.

After an impressive set of shows at New York’s well-known Bottom Line club, everything changed for Springsteen. His third album, Born To Run, was a huge success, and that year, he appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week!

Born In The U.S.A., Bruce's 1984 album, was his biggest hit — selling 15 million copies in the United States alone. Since that break through album, he has continued to write songs, record, and tour. Over the years, his music has transitioned from true rock to more low-key, introspective works — such as his classic, 'Nebraska'.