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Bruce Springsteen’s Lyrical View of America Has Long Included Politics — Even More so as He Ages
- Bruce Springsteen has long included political themes in his lyrics, telling stories like that of a Vietnam veteran facing loss and bleak prospects.
- These songs arose from social and political issues, including the 1999 police killing of Amadou Diallo, which divided New York City and alienated some fans.
- Springsteen's work also addresses themes such as economic decline, exemplified by his protest song about the 2007-2008 financial crisis and challenges to destructive 'progress'.
- At a 2017 Manchester concert, Springsteen denounced President Trump as an "unfit president" leading a "rogue government," declaring America is in the hands of a "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."
- Springsteen’s political criticisms have sparked strong reactions, including Trump calling him "highly overrated," highlighting ongoing tensions between the artist’s views and his critics.
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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.
CHRONIQUE. The U.S. president does not like the popular singers of his country. Pique au vive par les critiques du boss du rock, il reacté au son fait : detestable et menacante.
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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