Bruce Springsteen dispels farewell tour rumors

He’s tougher than the rest!

During a recent concert at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Bruce Springsteen took a moment to debunk ongoing rumors about his potential retirement plans and the possibility of a farewell tour. 

“We’ve been around 50 f—ing years and we ain’t quitting!” The Boss declared in footage from the event shared on social media. “We ain’t doing no farewell tour bulls—! Jesus Christ! No farewell tour for the E Street Band!” 

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The 20-time Grammy winner could be seen smiling and laughing behind his microphone as he shot down the idea.

“Hell no… Farewell to what? Thousands of people screaming your name? Yeah, I wanna quit that,” Springsteen teased, putting his hand to his ear as the crowd cheered in response. “That’s it. That’s all it takes. I ain’t goin’ anywhere.” 

The “Born in the USA” singer’s remarks come amid increased speculation from fans about the future of his career. In the last year alone, Springsteen has postponed several concerts due to health concerns, most recently rescheduling three European shows citing vocal issues in May. 

Last fall, Springsteen also postponed all of his 2023 tour dates from September until the end of the year due to peptic ulcer disease. “Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement, and support,” he said in a statement at the time. “I’m on the mend and can’t wait to see you all next year.”

Springsteen and the E Street Band are next scheduled to take to the stage at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 7. They will continue to perform throughout the U.S. and Canada through November, before returning to Europe to complete the postponed dates next summer.