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Merlin Alderslade

"We walk in the door, it’s 11 o’clock at night, and he says 'Mom! I have Bruce Springsteen with me!' And she goes: ‘Who?’" This incredible Bruce Springsteen anecdote about the time he went to a fan's house proves why The Boss really is one of a kind

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If you know anything about Bruce Springsteen, you'll know that The Boss isn't just renown for his immense back catalogue of certified stadium rock anthems, but also for his dedication to giving his fans every ounce of energy and effort that he can. As it happens, that extends to well outside the remit of a live show, as was revealed in a particularly wholesome anecdote Springsteen shared while appearing on flagship BBC chat series The Graham Norton Show in late 2022.

Sat next to an increasingly amazed Anya Taylor-Joy on Graham Norton's iconic sofa, Springsteen revealed that, while enjoying a day off during a US tour in 1980, he once accepted an unlikely invitation from a fan.

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