Bruce Springsteen AKA “The Boss” called the Bush presidency “a disaster” and said many American people have “justifiably lost faith” in the American dream.

He took some time out during his seven-song acoustic set at a voter-registration rally in Philadelphia on Saturday to talk about his admiration for Democrat Barack Obama and warned about the difficult job that lies ahead for the next president. Springsteen who is a legendary rock star said that America remains a house of dreams for some, but far too many have given up on the promises of fairness and equality.

He said:

“I’ve spent 35 years writing about America and its people and the meaning of the American promise — a promise handed down right here in this city,” said the New Jersey rocker, whose songs often depict down-on-their-luck, working-class dreamers. “Our everyday citizens … have justifiably lost faith in its meaning.”

The rally was organized a few weeks ago by the Obama campaign. It attracted thousands of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. An Obama aide said that Springsteen himself offered to help them out. The Philadelphia event came just days before Monday’s voter registration deadline in Pennsylvania.

“The Boss” also plans to perform at other Obama rallys in Ohio on Sunday and Michigan on Monday. On Oct. 16, he will join Billy Joel at an Obama fundraiser in New York City.