Spring ‧ steen, Bruce /ˈsprɪŋstiːn, bruːs/ BrE AmE
(1949–) a US ↑ rock singer and songwriter whose songs often deal with the problems faced by young WORKING-CLASS people in the US. He is known especially for his exciting performances, and is sometimes called ‘the Boss’. His ↑ album s include Born to Run , Born in the USA , and The Rising .