Bruce Springsteen at 75
by Gillian G. Gaar
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Pub Date Apr 16 2024 | Archive Date Feb 23 2024
Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks | Motorbooks
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Description
Twenty-time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and best-selling author…Bruce Springsteen is, of course, also one of rock’s most revered songwriters and performers. In Bruce Springsteen at 75, veteran rock journalist Gillian G. Gaar reveals this rock icon through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades. This exquisite volume features:
- Slipcased hardcover format
- Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
- Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and more
- Gatefold Bruce Springsteen timeline
- Unpublished 8" × 10" photo
- An exclusive pullout poster
Through seven-and-a-half decades, Gaar covers it all:
- Bruce’s childhood in New Jersey and early garage bands, The Castiles and Steel Mill
- All 20 studio albums, including those with the E Street Band and as a solo artist
- A selection of his greatest singles, like the rock standards “Born to Run,” “Hungry Heart,” and “Born in the U.S.A.”
- Relationships with notable bandmates Steven Van Zandt and the late Clarence Clemons
- Legendary gigs, from his early residency at New York’s The Bottom Line to his longest ever concert to his more recent Broadway show
- His relationship with wife and bandmate, Patti Scialfa
- Awards like his Rock Hall induction and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- ...and much more
Beginning with his 1973 debut LP Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and continuing through his latest release and tour, Bruce Springsteen is one of the most beloved performers and musicians in rock ’n’ roll history, influencing countless acts for decades.
This book is your unprecedented retrospective of The Boss’s career, from teenage Jersey garage rocker to international star and celebrity.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760381106 |
| PRICE | $55.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Susan S, Reviewer
Exactly what any fan of the Boss needs to have in their collection. Wonderful celebration of Bruce Springsteen. Chock full of photos. I will re-read before and after going to his concert this summer!
Kelly P, Reviewer
This is going to be a brilliant book to gift my husband. He's a huge fan of Springsteen and I know after previewing an advanced copy, this will be memorable for him to have. I loved it as well. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Gorgeous photos.
Lisa D, Reviewer
This is a fantastic coffee table book but it is so much more. Every page has stunning photography and/or interesting and relevant information about Bruce Springsteen and his life and career. Whether you are a new fan or someone who has been following him forever, this book is a must-have.
Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC
Reviewer 1101818
'Springsteen at 75' by Gillian G. Gaar is a beautiful coffee table book about the life and career of one of the most successful Rock'n Roll artists. Not just for Bruce Springsteen fans, this collection of stunning photographs, momentos like concert posters and tickets and a biographical description of his long and successful career will be a great addition to any home. Perfect to get you into the mood for the Boss' upcoming 2024 World tour.
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC. I am very much looking forward to getting the physical copy for my coffee table.
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