Nils Lofgren

Singer-songwriter and guitarist with E Street Band

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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