Springsteen previously described the late Pogue's frontman as one of his "all-time favourite" writers.

Springsteen’s sell-out Cork concert and a Munster hurling blockbuster helped drive Páirc Uí Chaoimh revenues up 55% in 2024

Judge Christopher Callan said that he was sure Springsteen “would not be too happy” to see his music being used in this way and that the man's actions were not in line with the singer's message as a performing artist.

He will play the Boss in a biopic about the musician making his 1982 album Nebraska,

The veteran US rocker has been outspoken about his depression.

His European stadium tour is now set to resume on June 12 in Madrid.