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Bruce Springsteen performs at Croke Park on 27 May, 2016. Alamy Stock Photo
Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Bruce Springsteen?

Tickets to see The Boss for his four gigs in Ireland next year went on sale this week.

THE BOSS RETURNS to Ireland next year, with four gigs in May 2024

As part of his 22-date European tour, Bruce Springsteen will take in the Boucher Road in Belfast, followed by a gig in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh and finally Croke Park in Dublin.

Seated ticket prices for the Republic of Ireland gigs are priced at either €153.80 or €168.80, while standing tickets cost €143.80.

In Belfast, it’s an all-standing gig with tickets costing £126 (€145).

In the week that tickets for Springsteen and the E Street Band went on sale, we want to test your knowledge on the legendary performer. 

Who inducted Springsteen into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999?
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Billy Joel
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Eric Clapton

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Bono
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Paul McCartney
And who did Springsteen induct into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988?
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The Beatles
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Bob Dylan

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The Who
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Stevie Wonder
How old is Bruce Springsteen?
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72
73

74
75
Who dances with Springsteen in the music video for "Dancing in the Dark"?
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Winona Ryder
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Courtney Cox

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Michelle Pfeiffer
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Julia Roberts
What famous building did Springsteen once try to break into?
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Graceland
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The White House

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Neverland Ranch
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Disney World
In the mid-80s, which company offered The Boss millions to use the “Born in the U.S.A.” in a TV advert but were turned down?
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Coca-Cola
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Chrysler

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McDonald's
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Ford
In this song “Glory Days”, what sport did Springsteen’s friend play back in high school?
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Baseball
American Football

Basketball
Hockey
What Beatles' track was the first song that Springsteen learned to play on the guitar?
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She Loves You
Here Comes the Sun

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Twist and Shout
One of Springsteen’s albums was the first commercial music CD to be pressed in the United States? What album?
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Tunnel of Love
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The River

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Born in the U.S.A.
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Nebraska
Springsteen had a disagreement with which US President of their us of his song “Born in the U.S.A.”? Ronald Regan / George W Bush / Donald Trump / Bill Clinton
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George W Bush
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Bill Clinton

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Ronald Reagan
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Donald Trump
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
E Street Band
Springsteen couldn't do his thing without them (or you)
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
The Beatles
The band that inspired The Boss
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Chrysler
The Boss doesn't want to be associated with you
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You scored out of !
Ronald Reagan
The Boss has no time for you
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