Bruce Springsteen in Berlin: Bankers are "robber barons"

Bruce Springsteen performs in Berlin on May 30, 2012.

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(CBS News) Bruce Springsteen took aim at bankers during his Berlin concert on Wednesday night, describing them as "greedy thieves" and "robber barons" reports Reuters.

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Speaking in German, he told the sold-out crowd, "In America, a lot of people have lost their jobs. But also in Europe and in Berlin, times are tough." Then before performing one of his new tracks, "Jack of All Trades," Springsteen said, "This song is for all those who are struggling."

The Boss has played Berlin before, and on Wednesday. he recalled his July 1988 concert behind the old Iron Curtain in East Berlin.

"Once in a while you play a place, a show that ends up staying inside of you, living with you for the rest of your life," he said. "East Berlin in 1988 was certainly one of them."

Springsteen & the E Street Band has been on the road behind the album, "Wrecking Ball."

Check out Springsteen's performance of "When I Leave Berlin" from Wednesday's show:

[fredrickh]

isn't estate property taxed as a farm even though he produces no farm goods - seems to me he does not pay his "fair share". Another celebutard just like Bono and Cher - just shut up and sing.

[Bojax39]

"Bruce Springsteen took aim at bankers during his Berlin concert on Wednesday night, describing them as "greedy thieves" and "robber barons"

Sort of like your concert promoters, right Bruce?

[JavMD]

wow..., read the posts... all make sense ! yeah.. concert tickets are expensive, yeah... but I wonder if he does 'free concerts for the poor.

BUT, I think BANKERS are a problem, read about Spain, lending recklessly, even in the USA, lending to people with fake or lousy incomes to buy homes to 'turn' them.

When I bought a house, had to have 20-25% down AND 25% of gross income had to be same as mortgage payment.

Today, i'm in debt up to my ar se because for years credit cards had the 0% intro rate... and using it I upped my 'standard' of living. NOW i'm paying the 'piper' or banker in this case. But today, using minimal credit cards and paying down my debt FAST ! Especially with Europe, Greece and Spain, CRASHING before our eyes. Spain? run on the banks... read how much has been withdrawn already !

In the USA, checking and saving is 'insured' FDIC, what about my 401K money, Insured? no? then time to think about 'pulling' it before they put it on hold like some places did in the US a few years back

[MichaelGaree]

Gee, Bruce, you're just now realizing that bankers are "thieves" and "robber barons"? The rest of us among "the great unwashed masses" have known that all our lives!

Michael Garee

[aldane2010]

What a ******, just shut up already. U R the robberbaron Bruce, you've taken all our money on that crap you call music. My birds sing better than you. Live 1 year on a normal persons salary and then maybe you can spout off.

[retiredgustav]

If you are dumb enough to give him your money that is your right. Banks and conservative politicians, well that is another story.

[shutterbugd7000]

Bruce has no room to talk. He's playing a guitar that is MADE IN JAPAN! Oh, and he had a concert in Harlem, but no working man could afford the tickets. The hall was filled with rich people and celebrities. He should write a song about how he lost his song writing abilities.

[vadersmom]

LOVE this! Thanks, Bruce for playing to the back, to the lobby, and to the street!