Plus, you know, when I was young, there was a lot of respect for clowning in rock music – look at Little Richard. It was a part of the whole thing, and I always also believed that it released the audience. – Bruce Springsteen
Certainly tolerance and acceptance were at the forefront of my music. – Bruce Springsteen
But then I go through long periods where I dont listen to things, usually when Im working. In between the records and in between the writing I suck up books and music and movies and anything I can find. – Bruce Springsteen
The audiences are there as a result of my history with the band but also as a result of my being able to reach people with a tune. – Bruce Springsteen