First published 2012
Bruce Springsteen opens his life to music critic Peter Ames Carlin in this comprehensive biography. Carlin draws on extensive interviews with Springsteen himself, family members, bandmates past and present, childhood friends, and former romantic partners. The book traces Springsteen's journey from New Jersey working-class roots through nearly four decades of musical evolution. Carlin documents the career that produced twenty Grammy Awards, over 120 million album sales, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Award. The biography includes the final interview with saxophonist Clarence Clemons and covers Springsteen's work through his sold-out tours and number one album "Wrecking Ball." Carlin presents detailed research into the personal experiences that shaped Springsteen's artistic vision and public persona. The book examines both the public achievements and private struggles of an artist who has captured American experiences in his music for generations of listeners.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches
Setting: New Jersey
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
494 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books