Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23; 1949) is an American songwriter; singer and gtrist. He has recorded and toured with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock infused with pop hooks; poetic lyrics; and Americana sentiments centered around his native New Jersey.His eloquence in expressing ordinary; everyday problems has earned him numerous awards; including eighteen Grammy Awards and an Academy Award; along with a notoriously dedicated and devoted global fan base. His most famous albums; Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A.; epitomize his penchant for finding grandeur in the struggles of daily life. He has sold over 65 million albums in the U.S. "Streets of Philadelphia" is an Academy Award and Grammy-winning song written and performed by American singer Bruce Springsteen for the 1993 film Philadelphia. Released in 1994, the song was a hit in many countries, particularly in France, Germany, Ireland and Norway where it topped the singles charts.Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23; 1949) is an American songwriter; singer and gtrist. He has recorded and toured with the E Street.