> At a Glance
> – Bruce Springsteen’s three adult children rarely listen to his music
> – Evan, 35, is a Boston College graduate; Jessica, 34, won Olympic silver in equestrian; Samuel, 32, is a Jersey City firefighter
> – Springsteen says their indifference means “we did a good job”
> – Why it matters: Shows how celebrity parents navigate raising grounded kids who build independent identities
Bruce Springsteen may be The Boss to millions, but at home he’s simply Dad to Evan, Jessica, and Samuel-three grown children who’ve charted their own courses far from the spotlight.
The Springsteen Kids: Not Fans of Dad’s Music
“They had their own musical heroes,” Springsteen told the New York Times in 2017. “They’d be pretty blank-faced if someone mentioned a song title of mine.” Five years later, he doubled down on The Graham Norton Show: “They don’t need a hero, they need a father.”
Their disinterest extends to his best-selling memoir. “I know that none of my kids have read the book, though I imagine someday they will perhaps. I kind of like that,” he said, calling it proof of successful parenting.
Evan James Springsteen, 35
Born July 25, 1990, Evan is Springsteen’s most private child. The Boston College graduate occasionally joins his parents on stage, and his father referenced Evan’s alma mater during a 2020 convocation speech.
Jessica Rae Springsteen, 34
The family’s only daughter arrived December 30, 1991. A Duke University graduate, Jessica began riding horses on the family’s 300-acre New Jersey farm. Her Olympic journey culminated in:
- 2021 Tokyo Olympics: Team jumping silver medal
- May 2023: Helped USA win the Nations Cup
“I just try to stay focused on what I’m doing,” she told reporters about competing under the Springsteen name.
Samuel Ryan Springsteen, 32
Born January 5, 1994, Samuel chose public service over show business. After graduating from the Monmouth County Fire Academy in 2014, he:
- Passed New Jersey’s civil service exam in 2017
- Joined Jersey City Fire Department in August 2019
- Was sworn in January 2020
- Became a father himself in 2022, making Bruce and Patti first-time grandparents
Key Takeaways
- Springsteen’s children pursued careers in music, athletics, and public service
- Their lack of interest in his fame reflects intentional parenting choices
- Each child has achieved success independently of their father’s celebrity
- The family maintains close relationships despite different life paths
For Springsteen, his children’s indifference to his rock-star persona isn’t disappointment-it’s validation that he and wife Patti Scialfa raised grounded individuals who define success on their own terms.
