Springsteen was born in Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, on September 23, 1949.
Bruce Springsteen parents: Meet Douglas Frederick Springsteen, Adele Ann Springsteen
He is descended from Dutch, Irish, and Italian forebears. He grew raised on South Street in Freehold, New Jersey.
Among other things, Douglas Frederick “Dutch” Springsteen (1924-1998) worked as a bus driver.
Douglas Springsteen battled mental health challenges throughout his life, which worsened in his later years.
Later, she photographed his albums Human Touch, Lucky Town, & The Ghost. The latter briefly worked as an Actor before leaving to pursue photography full-time.
Bruce Springsteen’s Italian maternal grandpa was born in Vico Equense. He arrived in America via Ellis Island and could not read or write. He later became a lawyer and significantly influenced the young Bruce Springsteen.
