Overview

• Bob Seger, a defining voice of Heartland Rock, turns 80 on May 6, 2025, celebrating privately as a retired 'rock pensioner.'
• Known for his raw, unadorned sound, Seger’s music captured the struggles and resilience of working-class life in industrial Detroit.
• Seger’s career highlights include the 1976 live album 'Live Bullet,' which remained on the US charts for over 140 weeks, and the release of 20 albums, selling more than 50 million copies.
• He was the first rock artist to release an anti-Vietnam War song and influenced major artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and John Cougar Mellencamp.
• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, Seger’s legacy endures through his impact on rock history and contributions to film soundtracks.