Nils Lofgren
Singer-songwriter and guitarist with E Street Band

Born
June 21st, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Acted as guitarist and songwriter for the E Street Band, collaborating with Bruce Springsteen. Released solo albums including 'Cry Tough' and 'Night After Night'. Co-founded the band Grin in the early 1970s, contributing to their rock sound. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band, recognizing his contributions to rock music.
Performed with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band
Released seminal solo albums
Co-founded the band Grin
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