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Bruce Springsteen becomes first non-Brit inducted into Ivors Academy


The Boss says he is proud to become a fellow after being recognised for his ‘impact on the UK’s cultural landscape’

In June, The Boss will make history when he follows Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading and Sting by being inducted into the fellowship of the Ivors Academy which is recognising his “impact on the UK’s cultural landscape”. Springsteen’s prolific songwriting might have won him recognition in the UK but his epic three-hour gigs disgruntled one of his fellow inductees. skip past newsletter promotion Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters

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