Thie sweepin biography of one of america greates musicians of
the first in twenty-five years to be written with the cooperation of Bruce Springsteen himself. With unfettered access to the artist, his family and band members, acclaimed music writer Peter Ames
Carlin presents an intimate and vivid portrait.
From years of research and unparalleled access to its subject and his inner circle, Bruce presents the most revealing account yet of a man laden with family tragedy, a tremendous dedication to his artistry and an all-consuming passion for fame and influence. With this book, the E Street Band members - including Clarence Clemons in his last major interview - finally bare their feelings about their abrupt dismissal in 1989, and how Springsteen's ambivalence nearly capsized their 1999 reunion. Plus, close friends and tamily help trace Springsteen's tumultuous childhood in working class Freehold, N.J., his stubborn climb to fame, his often tangled romantic life, and his quest to conquer the demons that nearly destroyed his father.
Carlin encompasses the breadth of Springsteen's astonishing career and explores the inner workings of a man who managed to redefine generations of music. A must for fans, Bruce is a meticulously researched, compulsively readable biography of one of the most complex and fascinating artists in American music.