Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' RollA vibrant biography of one of the greatest rock 'n' rollers, the America that made him, and the America he made. Smart and incisive, this unique book takes us through Bruce Springsteen’s life by tracing the cultural, political, and personal forces that shaped his music. Beyond his constant stylistic adaptations, Springsteen developed over the decades from expressing the voice of a guy from working-class New Jersey to writing about the larger issues facing the country, including war, class disparity, and prejudice. Marc Dolan draws on a range of new and little-known sources—including hundreds of unreleased studio recordings and bootlegs of live performances—making this an indispensable reference for avid Springsteen fans as well as those interested in learning the stories behind his music. Combining political analysis, music history, and colorful storytelling, Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock ’n’ Roll reveals how a gifted, ambitious community college dropout achieved superstardom—and spent decades refining what he wanted his music to say. |
Contents
What I need is some proof tonight 19861992 | 239 |
the soul gospel Songs | 307 |
l2 Baptized in these Waters and in each others blood 19972005 | 339 |
sense of loss Springsteen seemed similarly preoccupied with the idea of racial | 365 |
Psychologically everyone needed McAuliffe quoted in the liner notes to | 371 |
public service announcement Introduction to Land of Hope and Dreams | 380 |
I3 A million different voices speaking in tongues 20052008 | 386 |
39 | 445 |
Permissions Credits | 493 |
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