Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is an originator of heartland rock—a genre that combines rock music with socially conscious lyrics that narrate working-class American life. He has released 21 studio albums over six decades, most with his backing band, the E Street Band. Springsteen’s albums include Born to Run, The River, and Born in the U.S.A. which was his most commercially successful album with seven top 10 singles. He has sold over 71 million records in the U.S. and over 140 million worldwide earning him numerous awards including 20 Grammys. Springsteen is known for his energetic and lengthy concerts, which can last for over four hours.