This road tested band of professional musicians of Springsteen - A Tribute come from all walks of life, but the one thing that ties them together is their love of bringing the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band to the fans. Springsteen fans are called 'Tramps' and every member of this band is passionate about bringing the music and energy to these amazing fans with authenticity and passion. "It's for them and because of them that we do this." Says lead singer and 'Bruce' Monte Thompson. "When we're on stage we're aware that we're doing the show with these fans. It's a shared experience and we pour everything into it." BRUCE Monte Thompson is as American as it gets. Born in the nation's capitol (Washington D.C.), raised in the wild mountain country of Colorado - and a veteran of the U.S. Navy - Monte has been a performing musician from the age of fifteen. From busking in the streets to touring in original rock bands Monte has shared stages with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Wallflowers and Smashmouth. His ability to capture the sound of Bruce's vocal power and nuances are uncanny. Adoring calls of "Bruuuuuuce!" (often mistaken for booing from those not in the know) can be heard ringing out at shows as fans express their stunned appreciation of Monte's accurate portrayal of The Boss. "It's because of them, and for them - those people are what
