It's not just the older acts who admire him. Many of the biggest new artists of the last few years say the music of Springsteen inspired them, in some cases to start the bands that made them famous. Below are a selection of videos showing some of those bands either playing covers or onstage with the Boss; Arcade Fire The Gaslight AnthemThe Hold SteadyThe KillersMumford & SonsThe NationalThere are countless others to mention. Most recently The Joy Formidable covered 'Badlands' for Record Store Day 2013. Tegan and Sara's 'Dancing in the Dark' and Camera Obscura's 'Tougher Than The Rest' are also brilliant examples. If you want more look for the 2009 series 'Hangin' On E Street' on youtube. It features covers and interviews. Alternatively listen to the 'Coverville' podcast's special episodes here and here.