Bruce Springsteen’s NI fans explain devotion to star ahead of Belfast gig: ‘I might as well direct debit my salary to him’

Bruce Springsteen taken by Brendan Mulgrew in Croke Park in 2016

Aine Toner

One million fans across the island of Ireland will have experienced the musical powerhouse that is Bruce Springsteen once he wraps up the Irish leg of his tour this month.

The rock star, who has been performing throughout the island for four decades, is in Belfast tonight, bringing with him the all-important E Street Band.