Bruce Springsteen: 50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Bruce Springsteen: A musician. A family man. A religious man. An activist. A boss. THE BOSS. From podcasts with former President Barak Obama to record smashing sales deals, Bruce Springsteen is just as much as The Boss now as he was decades ago. This photo-biography recounts the fascinating life of a boy from Freehold, New Jersey who goes on to become a rock ‘n’ roll ledgend turning out over ten number 1 hits and over 120 million CDs sold, the highest in rock history. Follow him through five chronological chapters that highlight his greatest milestones and shares lesser-known struggles as he introduces the world heartland rock songs about working class America, losses success in the 1990s, and returns with a vengeance to ring in the new millennia while lending his support to a dividing political landscape in new age America. AUTHOR: Ernesto Assante is a renowned journalist, music critic, author and radio and television host. He has written a number of books published by White Star Publishers, including The Legends of Rock, U2. The Story and Images of a Rock Legend, Woodstock ’69. Rock Revolution, The Beatles. 1962-1969 from Liverpool to Abbey Road, Info Rock. The History of Rock Music, Freddie Mercury. A Legendary voice. SELLING POINTS: . Commemorating 50 years (in 2023) since the release of Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., Springsteen’s first album . A must-have photo reportage for all fans of The Boss. An artist still relevant today and who recently sold the rights for his music to Sony Entertainment: the largest transaction ever for a single artist’s body of work . Captivating images from the best archives and insights spanning 73 years; follow and learn about the rock legend’s journey from 1949 through to 2023 90 colour, 10 b/w illustrations

Format: Hardback
Pages: 208
Imprint: White Star Italy
Publication date: 01/09/2023
Series: Musicians