#ItaliansUnknown: Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen, known as "The Boss", is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from New Jersey. Springsteen's Italian maternal grandfather was born in Vico Equense, Campania and emigrated through Ellis Island. Springsteen's mother, Adele Zerilli, was originally from the Italian enclave in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band was formed in 1972, and their third album, Born to Run (1975), transformed Springsteen into a full-fledged rock and roller. He won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award for his 1994 hit single, the AIDS-related “Streets of Philadelphia,” from the film Philadelphia. He also earned a special Tony Award in June 2018 for the production of Springsteen on Broadway. The Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour begins today, Feb 1st in Tampa, FL. #BruceSpringsteen #TheBoss