US EditionBruce Springsteen’s Lyrical View of America Has Long Included Politics — Even More so as He Ages
- Bruce Springsteen’s songs have long addressed American social and political issues, depicting stories like a Vietnam vet’s struggles in the 1984 album Born in the USA.
- These narratives stem from events such as the Vietnam War, economic decline, and police violence, including Springsteen’s response to Amadou Diallo’s 1999 killing and the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
- Springsteen interweaves somber lyrics with upbeat melodies reminiscent of his early work to comment on America’s direction after 9/11 and criticize the Trump administration’s policies and leadership.
- At a 2020 Manchester concert, Springsteen called Trump an “unfit president” leading a “rogue government” lacking understanding of true American values, later releasing these statements on a digital EP.
- Springsteen’s political stances have alienated some fans, including police supporters, and drawn sharp criticism from Trump, who called Springsteen “highly overrated” and a “pushy, obnoxious jerk.
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Hanna Fahl: The Right Must Close Its Eyes to Be Able to Rock Out
Rock music is political again – even Springsteen has gained newfound sharpness after being called a “prune” by Donald Trump. But what happens when he discovers Kneecap? DN's Hanna Fahl summarizes the cultural week.
Springsteen Drops New EP And It's A Middle Finger To Trump
If Donald Trump thought that yelling threats on his social media platform at Bruce Springsteen was going to intimidate him, Felon 47 has probably gotten a rude awakening. Apparently, the rock superstar’s criticisms of Trump during while touring in England hurt his widdle feewings. Awww. “I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States," he raged. “This dried out ‘pru…
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Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages
Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ balladeer.
It's About Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen's Fight
The US president and artist Bruce Springsteen have long been on different sides of politics. But now a conflict between them has flared up to such an extent that the American musicians' union has gotten involved in the issue.
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