TRENTON, N.J. (1010 WINS) — Bruce Springsteen is one of New Jersey's most famous residents, and the Garden State has now designated a holiday in his honor.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced over the weekend that the singer's birthday, Sept. 23, will be commemorated with "Bruce Springsteen Day," an annual holiday honoring The Boss' legacy.
"Bruce Springsteen is one of the most recognizable, iconic and influential musicians — and New Jerseyans — of all time," Murphy said in a news release. "It is important to recognize Bruce for all he has done and will continue to do, from giving the gift of his music to lending his time to causes close to his heart, including making the Archives and Center for American Music a repository that will inspire tomorrow's songwriters and singers. We thank him for showing the world what it means to live our New Jersey values."
Murphy made the announcement during remarks at the inaugural American Music Honors ceremony at Monmouth University's Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.
The 73-year-old rock icon, who was born in Long Branch and raised in Freehold, was supposed to attend the event himself but had to cancel due to COVID-19, NJ.com reported.
Murphy also joked at Saturday's ceremony about Springsteen's diagnosis.
"I know many of you hoped that I was the guy who came down with COVID," he said.
"I know my place in the hierarchy of New Jersey," Murphy said, according to his prepared remarks. "After all, I may be the 56th individual to be called ‘governor,’ but there will ever only be just one 'Boss.'"
Springsteen will be joined by a few other notable New Jerseyans for holidays in their honor, including Bon Jovi on April 14 and Danny DeVito on Nov. 17.
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