ROCK 'N' ROLL icon Bruce Springsteen is known for a musical career spanning over six decades.
Fans of the 73-year-old singer and musician want to know more about his marriage to Patti Scialfa.
Who is Bruce Springsteen's wife, Patti Scialfa?
Vivienne Patricia "Patti" Scialfa is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
She was born and raised in New Jersey and is of Northern Irish ancestry through her mother and Sicilian ancestry through her father.
The 70-year-old has been a member of the E Street Band since 1984.
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Rumble Doll, Patti’s debut solo album, was released in 1993. 23rd Street Lullaby followed in 2004, along with her first solo tour.
When did Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa get married?
Bruce and Patti first met in the early 1980s at the Stone Pony, a New Jersey bar.
Initially reluctant, Patti joined the 1984 Born in the USA tour before starting a short-term relationship with Tom Cruise.
It wasn't until Bruce's separation from his first wife, Julianne Phillips, that she set her sights on the artist.
They began living together shortly after the breakup and, eventually, Bruce's divorce was finalized in 1989.
Bruce and Patti tied the knot two years later, on June 8, 1991, at their home in Los Angeles.
Although they tend to reside in Colts Neck, New Jersey, the pair also own homes in Wellington, Florida, and Los Angeles.
How many children do Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa have?
During his marriage to Patti, Bruce has had the opportunity to try his hand at fatherhood.
The couple share three children:
Evan James Springsteen
Patti gave birth to her first child, a son named Evan James, on July 25, 1990.
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Not much is known about the eldest of the Springsteen children but, unsurprisingly, music is one of his main passions.
Evan followed in his father's footsteps in the musical field as a singer and musician after attending the Ranney School and Rumson Country Day School.
He graduated from Boston College, with a music degree and even won the 2012 Singer/ Songwriter Competition during Boston College’s Arts Festival during his studies.
The 33-year-old has been seen on stage alongside his father.
Evan was also involved with Sirius XM Radio as a program director and festival producer.
Jessica Rae Springsteen
Evan became a brother for the first time on December 30, 1991, following the birth of Jessica.
The second child of Bruce and Patti, Jessica is a well-known equestrian and a champion rider who has won several medals.
The 31-year-old represented the United States Equestrian team on many occasions during international competitions.
Jessica even won a silver medal in Team jumping during the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in July 2021, in Tokyo.
She came closer to the opportunity of competing in the individual jumping round.
Samuel Ryan Springsteen
Unlike his parents and siblings, Samuel chose to follow a path that took him away from the spotlight.
Born on January 5, 1994, the youngest addition to the Springsteen family is a New Jersey firefighter.
The 29-year-old works for the Jersey City fire department.
He was one of 15 people to be sworn in with the prestigious title during a City Hall ceremony in January 2020.
Why did Springsteen postpone his September 2023 tour dates?
On September 6, 2023, Springsteen's team shared in a statement that the singer is receiving treatment for peptic ulcer disease, giving him no choice but to postpone the rest of his tour stops scheduled in September.
“Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023, beginning with tomorrow’s show scheduled for the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY,” the statement read.
“Mr. Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the remainder of his September shows.”
Springsteen added that his team is working hard to reschedule the affected shows, which include stops in Syracuse, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Washington DC.
According to the announcement, ticketholders will soon receive information about the new dates.
"Thank you for your understanding and support," Springsteen himself said in a comment addressed to fans.
"We’ve been having a blast at our U.S. shows and we’re looking forward to more great times. We’ll be back soon."
