Synopsis This collection of previously published Rolling Stone interviews, articles, and album reviews provides an overview of Springsteen's career, from his early days with the E Street Band up until the 1995 release of "The Ghost of Tom Joad."
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-10-01 | | Editor: | Editors of Rolling Stone |
| Size | | Length: | 353 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 19.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Chronicles the musician's career from his early days in working-class New Jersey to the present.
Industry Reviews Fourth in the "Rolling Stone Files" series (the others covered U2, Neil Young, and REM), this book presents the life and career of Bruce Springsteen through a chronological arrangement of the many articles about him that have appeared in Rolling Stone magazine. It begins in 1973 with a brief blurb on him in the "Random Notes" (read "gossip") column and ends with a review of his latest album at the end of 1995. This is a compendium of facts, articles, gossip, interviews, and reviews that puts Springsteen's life and incredible career in perspective. It's an interesting approach to biography as it is also autobiography, with Springsteen talking about himself in interviews. The gossipy "Random Notes" columns give a glimpse into his private life, especially during the break-up of his marriage to Julianne Phillips and his remarriage to his guitarist, Patti Scialpa. The reviews serve as a medium for charting the rise of his career. Putting all of these articles in one place, spanning over 20 years, shows the power and excitement Springsteen brought to the music world. A nice addition and update to the books already published about Springsteen. Rosellen Brewer, Monterey Bay Area Cooperative Lib. System, Cal. Breitman
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