Yesterday, September 23rd, was a special day for Bruce Springsteen fans across the world. The Garden State, New Jersey, officially declared it Bruce Springsteen Day in honour of the legendary singer-songwriter’s 74th birthday. The state’s Governor, Phil Murphy, announced the event at the inaugural American Music Honors back in April.
“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most recognizable, iconic, and influential musicians – and New Jerseyans – of all time,” said Governor Murphy. “It is important that we recognise Bruce for all he has done and will continue to do, from giving us the gift of his music to lending his time to the causes close to his heart, including making the Archives and Center for American Music a repository that will inspire tomorrow’s songwriters and singers. We thank him for showing the world what it means to live our New Jersey values. I am both honoured and proud to declare his birthday Bruce Springsteen Day in New Jersey.”
On his own Instagram page, The Boss shared the music video for his 2008 classic ‘Girls In Their Summer Clothes’ to mark his special day, and wrote: “Not only is it Bruce Springsteen Day in N.J., but this year, Bruce’s birthday also coincides with the last day of summer. As the season’s last warm breeze blows down E Street, here’s one to play it out. Happy Birthday, Bruce!” Fellow musicians also sent their birthday wishes, including The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood on his own Instagram page, Tom Morello and Slash who both sent tweets.
Bruce Springsteen recently announced he was postponing a series of shows due to “symptoms of peptic ulcer disease”. He promised to make up the shows in Philly and beyond to make up for it. The Killers also recently covered Springsteen’s ‘I’m On Fire’ at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in New Jersey.
Happy Bruce Springsteen Day to fans everywhere – may The Boss be showered with love and appreciation on his special day.
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