Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll [Paperback]

This smart, incisive biography traces Bruce Springsteens evolution from a young artist who wasnt sure what he wanted to say to an acclaimed musician with a distinctive vision for a better society. Brilliantly analyzing and evoking Springsteens output, Marc Dolan unveils the pulsing heart of his music: its deep personal, political, and cultural resonances, which enabled Springsteen to reflect on his experiences as well as the world around him. The book is now updated with a new chapter onA vibrant biography of one of the greatest rock 'n' rollers, the America that made him, and the America he made.