More than a dozen albums and 20 Grammys later, Springsteen is selling out stadiums nationwide.
In honor of his birthday, see photos of the star through the years, ahead.

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Richard E. Aaron/Redferns

Tom Hill/WireImage

Fin Costello/Redferns

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Ebet Roberts/Redferns

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Rob Verhorst/Redferns

Clayton Call/Redferns

Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank

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Barry King/WireImage

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Peter Pakvis/Redferns

Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagic

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