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1) Born to run
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to these pages the same honesty, humor, and originality found in his songs. He describes growing up Catholic in Freehold, New Jersey, amid the poetry, danger, and darkness that fueled his imagination, leading up to the moment he refers to as "The Big Bang": seeing Elvis Presley's debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. He vividly recounts his...
2) Bruce
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a groundbreaking biography that draws on unprecedented access to Springsteen and those closest to him, acclaimed music critic Peter Ames Carlin presents the most revealing account yet of New Jersey's favorite son. With contributions from band members past and present, Bruce encompasses the breadth of the Boss's astonishing career and explores the inner workings of an American icon right up through his most recent sold-out tour and #1 album.
Author
Language
English
Description
Not only was Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA," he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon. Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents struggled to make ends meet. Bruce didn't fit in at school but found solace in rock and roll and playing guitar. After the breakup of a local band he'd joined, Springsteen went out on his own and people began to take notice. He signed with Columbia Records...
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflections from a diverse array of writers who explain what Springsteen means to them and describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by his music. Contributors to Long Walk Home include novelists like Richard Russo, rock critics like Greil Marcus...
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics." --
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Offers a portrait of Bruce Springsteen and the influence of his music on both the lives of ordinary Americans and on the American literary tradition, examining the meaning of his lyrics within a social, cultural, and philosophical context.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A must-have book for all Springsteen fans--a career-spanning selection of writings about "The Boss." This is the first comprehensive collection of writings about Springsteen, featuring the most insightful, revealing, famous, and infamous articles, interviews, reviews, and other writings.
Author
Publisher
Cassell, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The latest book in the bestselling All the Songs series, this is the most in-depth exploration of Springsteens songs ever written. Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, read the full story behind every single song that The Boss has ever released. Moving chronologically through Springsteens long career, expert authors Margotin and Guesdon explore everything there is to know about every single song. No stone is left unturned...
Author
Publisher
Chartwell Books, and imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
“Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography” loaded with stage and candid photos of this peerless rock star, is the ultimate collector's item for any fan of The Boss.
Through story, images, and memorabilia, Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography chronicles the life of The Boss, one of America's favorite rock stars and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Springsteen's monolithic music career spans a full half-century, from 1968...
20) Born to run
Author
Series
Publisher
Thunder's Mouth Press
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
A biography highlighting the career of the well-known rock musician.
