Springsteen plays for Obama campaign

Rocker Bruce Springsteen once said he wouldn't perform during the 2012 presidential campaign.

The Boss has changed his mind.

President Obama's campaign said today that Springsteen will appear along with ex-President Bill Clinton a pro-Obama rally Thursday in Parma, Ohio.

"Bruce Springsteen's values echo what the President and Vice President (Biden) stand for: hard work, fairness, integrity," said Jim Messina, Obama for America's campaign manager. "His appearances will help with our get out the vote effort in these critical swing states and we are thrilled with his ongoing support."

Springsteen also helped Obama in 2008, and Democratic nominee John Kerry in 2004.