Bruce Springsteen shuts down retirement rumors as he turns 75, says 'we ain't doing no farewell tour'

PHILADELPHIA, PENNYSLVANIA: Bruce Springsteen, known to millions as “the Boss,” celebrated his 75th birthday on September 23.

The singer, who continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances, recently revealed to his fans whether he would retire from his music career.

Bruce Springsteen addresses retirement rumors

Speaking at a recent concert in Philadelphia, Springsteen addressed rumors of his retirement.

“We ain’t quitting!” he told the crowd, adding, “We’ve been around for 50 f****n’ years, and we ain’t quitting! We ain’t doing no farewell tour bullshit! Jesus Christ! No farewell tour for the E Street Band!”

Dismissing the idea of a farewell tour, the legendary rocker said, “Farewell to what? A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out. I ain’t going anywhere!” according to CNN. 

Bruce Springsteen's health challenges amid the drive to continue

Though Bruce Springsteen's passion for performing remains as strong as ever, health issues have tested the artist’s ability to keep up with the demands of touring.

In 2023, he postponed 20 concerts due to treatment for peptic ulcer disease, and more recently, additional shows were delayed as he battled diaphragm pain.

However, as he is pushing through, Springsteen's next stop is a sold-out concert in Montreal on October 31, followed by a series of performances in Canada.

He will then head back to Europe with tour dates stretching well into July 2025.

Bruce Springsteen's family faces a challenging time

Following an emotional duet performance by Bruce Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa at the Asbury Park's iconic Sea.Hear.Now music festival on September 15, days after it was revealed that Scialfa is battling cancer.

The 71-year-old guitarist who is also a member of Springsteen’s E Street Band since 1984, has been suffering from multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, since 2018.

Scialfa revealed her diagnosis in Springsteen’s new documentary 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8.

Internet sends wishes as Bruce Springsteen turns 75

As Bruce Springsteen turned 75 on September 23, 2024, the singer's fans wished him on social media.

One fan on X wrote, "Happy birthday to the greatest live concert performer that I have ever seen - Bruce Springsteen!!!" Another tweeted, "Have a wonderful birthday, rocker of rockers!"

"Happy Birthday, Uncle Bruce. Keep rocking and continuing to inspire. America loves the Boss still," a netizen commented. Someone remarked, "Let us crown him King of Rock, what a legend!"

"Happy 75th to Bruce Springsteen. The greatest performer, song-writer and entertainer who ever breathed air," a fan tweeted.

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