15 Things Only Bruce Springsteen Fans Will Understand

6. His Politics

The release of Born In The USA asked questions about Bruce's political persuasion in the mid-1980's. Springsteen, now a megastar, was asked to disclose whether he was a republican or a democrat. Anyone who had listened to a Springsteen album (particularly Nebraska) would already have known the answer to that question. Springsteen is a liberal and his music often explores the lack of financial parity in America, the struggles of the working man and myriad other political issues. He has publicly endorsed many democratic politicians and condemned many more republican ones. But Springsteen doesn't preach and perhaps this is why, despite being such a political figure and his music carrying such political overtones, he appeals to such a broad audience. Republican, democrat or otherwise, it doesn't matter. Whatever your political persuasion is, it doesn't matter when you listen to the music. Springsteen's fans, however, are very aware of The Boss' political beliefs and for some it makes them even bigger fans of his.