Rockstar Dad: Bruce Springsteen reveals how he prioritizes family life over fame. Even Thanksgiving is just another family dinner! His own children couldn’t care less about his rock star legacy!

Bruce Springsteen: Rock Legend to the World, Just “Dad” at Home

To millions, Bruce Springsteen is “The Boss”—a rock icon whose anthems have filled stadiums and inspired generations. But to his three children, Evan, Jessica, and Sam, he’s simply “Dad”—the guy who clears the dinner table and gets lovingly teased for his ever-present flannel shirts.

In a rare, heartfelt interview, Springsteen opened up about the private side of his life, revealing that his kids have grown up remarkably unaffected by his global fame. “When fans approach me, I used to tell my kids, ‘Just smile and be nice. It’s part of the gig,’” he recalled with a laugh. “But honestly, they couldn’t care less about the fame.”

For the Springsteen family, Thanksgiving isn’t about backstage passes or VIP parties—it’s about gathering around a regular dinner table, trading stories and sharing laughter like any other family. “They keep me grounded,” Bruce admitted. “My daughter competes in equestrian events, my son’s a firefighter, and my eldest is working behind the scenes in music. They’ve all forged their own paths. They’ve never been swept up in mine.”

Despite the fact that his name is etched into rock history, Bruce remains touched—and a little amazed—by the reach of his music. “It still blows my mind,” he said. “Standing on a stage in Italy or Argentina, hearing thousands of people singing my lyrics back to me… that feeling never gets old.”

But at home, the legendary rocker is just another dad, sometimes the target of good-natured family jokes. “Rock star? Maybe,” he grinned. “But at the end of the day, the role I’m most proud of is being their dad.”

Bruce Springsteen may be an icon to the world, but to his kids, he’ll always be the man who’s there for the little moments—the ones that matter most.