Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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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.