Bruce Springsteen addressed the rumors about an upcoming final tour with the E Street band last Friday at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. The talented singer-songwriter denied the allegations, saying he and his band are not quitting even after five decades.
He told the cheering audience there was no way they were giving up such adoration from thousands of fans. The 74-year-old continues to perform around the US, with his next stop at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, in September.
Is Bruce Springsteen considering retirement?
The false news of Bruce’s retirement came after he postponed his tour last year due to a peptic ulcer diagnosis. Thankfully, he got back on the road in March but postponed some shows in May to treat his vocal issues. Although the guitarist is back in full gear, fans wondered if he would be bowing out soon.
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With his latest revelation, fans can rest assured that they will see more of Bruce, as he is also set to headline the See.Hear.Now, he is Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in September, after which he will do some October shows in Montreal, Canada. If anything, Bruce’s career has experienced another comeback since his 1984 hit song, “Born In The USA.”
Bruce’s impressive career run
Bruce is a decorated artist with about 20 Grammy awards in his name, plus an Oscar, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Even his recent “Sandpaper” duet with Zach Bryan earned him a spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and a reappearance on the overall Hot 100 tally since 2009.
The 74-year-old was also confirmed a billionaire by Forbes in last month, with a reported net worth of $1.1 billion. Aside from music, Bruce is also a successful real estate guru, with impressive property in his portfolio including his 368-acre ranch in New Jersey where he primarily resides.