Legendary rock icon Bruce Springsteen recently opened up about his struggles with peptic ulcer disease, revealing the immense pain he endured and the fear that he might never sing again. The 74-year-old musician returned to the stage with the E Street Band at Phoenix, Arizona’s Footprint Center on Tuesday night after taking a break from performing and postponing his world tour last September to focus on his recovery.
In a candid interview with SiriusXM’s E Street Radio host Jim Rotolo, Springsteen shared his concerns about his readiness to perform live again after battling the debilitating symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. He expressed how difficult it was to sing during rehearsals when his voice lacked the adrenaline rush that comes with performing live.
“When I had the stomach problem, one of the big problems was I couldn’t sing,” Springsteen revealed. “You sing with your diaphragm. My diaphragm was hurting so badly that when I went to make the effort to sing, it was killing me, you know?”
The iconic singer-songwriter went on to describe the challenges he faced, stating, “So, I literally couldn’t sing at all, you know, and that lasted for two or three months, along with just a myriad of other painful problems.” Despite his fears and struggles, Springsteen ultimately made a triumphant return to the stage, showcasing his resilience and dedication to his craft.
