Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar
Thanks to Steve Roth of Quarto Publishing Group, I am giving away one print copy of Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar
Description of Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar
Find out how legendary musician Bruce Springsteen earned his moniker. There’s only one Boss; his story is revealed here.
Bruce Springsteen is a platinum-shifting, stadium-filling rock star, but he is also more nuanced than that. He is a man of the people, making conventional-and-proud-of-it rock music aimed at the American working class.
A supreme songwriter, Springsteen is a rock ‘n’ roll legend, and this lavishly illustrated book is an examination of his life and music. A comprehensive overview of a fascinating and unique artist, Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – The Illustrated History is a tribute to Springsteen’s body of work, from the rock anthem Born to Run to his sepia-toned analysis of working-class misery, The River. There’s Springsteen’s gnarly, Bonnie and Clyde-style tableaux Atlantic City, as well as his debunking of guys’ yearnings for youthful Glory Days. Throughout it all, Springsteen has demonstrated that he knows how to create a classic track. Find out once and for all why his nickname is The Boss.
My Thoughts Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar
I have been a fan of Bruce Springsteen for as long as I remember. Okay, that’s not quite true, please don’t judge me on this, but it was actually David Cassidy first. LOL! I think I was about 5 years old then.
Bruce has go the perfect package for me. He is a poet, musician, and wordsmith. His songs resonate with me. He writes and sings about the downtrodden and disenfranchised. He in part, is why I became a social worker.
Boss is a great collection of photos. Even if you weren’t to read the heavy book, it would make a great coffee table book but it should be read. Gillian G. Gaar writes a beautiful biography on Springsteen, including his entire life and career.
I love that she reports on Springsteen, rather than judge him. I have read other biographies about musicians that come off as judgemental. I would rather know the person’s life and background and perhaps, form my own opinion. Perhaps part of it is I don’t want my lifelong opinion, tarnished.
The only negative I have with the book is the cover. There are so many great photos within the book, I have to wonder who made to use the one for the cover. In my opinion, it was a poor choice. Other than that small criticism, I highly recommend Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar for any Bruce Springsteen fan. It would equally make an excellent gift.
4.5/5
I received this book for my honest review.
About Gillian G. Gaar
Gillian G. Gaar has written thirteen books, including The Doors: The Illustrated History, She’s A Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll, Entertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana, and Return of the King: Elvis Presley’s Great Comeback. She was a contributor to Voyageur Press’ Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History and has also written for numerous publications, including Mojo, Rolling Stone, and Goldmine. She lives and writes in Seattle.
Giveaway of Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by Gillian G. Gaar
This giveaway open to Canada and the U.S. only and ends on September 9, 2016 midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
Great giveaway. Larger than life talent. Agree on the cover. Thanks.
I’ve been a Springsteen fan since I bought Born to Run back in 1975. Timeless stuff, thanks for the chance to win a copy.
He’s had quite a life and long career, I bet it’s interesting!
I’ve been away from the blog for a while, so I just wanted to take a moment to raise my glass to this representation of New Jersey culture. Cheers, Kara S