Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll

By Marc Dolan

Book Overview

This smart, incisive biography traces Bruce Springsteen's evolution from a young artist who wasn't sure what he wanted to say to an acclaimed musician with a distinctive vision for a better society. Brilliantly analyzing and evoking Springsteen's 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 on The Promise, Wrecking Ball, and the 2012 tour.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039334584X
• ISBN13: 9780393345841
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"