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Bruce Springsteen

God with a battered Telecaster
Friday
/ 29 March 2024

God with a battered Telecaster

In his music and concerts, Bruce makes us feel seen, cared for and loved – just like a deity should

By Alf Gunvald Nilsen
Amadou Diallo will never be forgotten
Africa
/ 4 July 2020

Amadou Diallo will never be forgotten

Amadou Diallo, a Guinean man, was killed by NYPD officers 21 years ago. Today protesters still invoke his name as they fight for justice

By Nick Roll
The Boss battled the old SA
Article
/ 28 October 2016

The Boss battled the old SA

First it was a hit single and LP. Now it’s the title of Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography. ‘Born to Run’ shows The Boss’s life’s work hasn’t ended.

By Pat Devereaux
Springsteen: A lesson in myth-making
Article
/ 5 February 2014

Springsteen: A lesson in myth-making

You get a glimpse of the man behind the myth in Peter Ames Carlin’s biography, "Bruce", chronicling the life of rock ‘n roller Bruce Springsteen.

By Lloyd Gedye
The gospel according to Bruce Springsteen
Article
/ 30 January 2014

The gospel according to Bruce Springsteen

A Springsteen show is part revivalist church service, part leftist political rally. But above all, it is a sweat-drenched rock ‘n roll spectacle.

By Staff Reporter
A South African’s discovery of Bruce Springsteen
Article
/ 23 January 2014

A South African’s discovery of Bruce Springsteen

As Bruce Springsteen makes his way to SA, Desmond Tutu’s former press secretary John Allen recalls how the Boss’s lyrics expose the US’s ubuntu.

By Staff Reporter
Bruce Springsteen’s musical genius in 5 songs
Article
/ 28 October 2013

Bruce Springsteen’s musical genius in 5 songs

As SA gets ready to see The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, perform in the country for the first time next year, the M&G remembers why he’s awesome.

By Staff Reporter
The Boss blows hot and old
Article
/ 26 April 2012

The Boss blows hot and old

Bruce Springsteen’s new album features political protest songs but they are mostly meaningless, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

By Lloyd Gedye
Caught up in digital hedonism
Article
/ 19 March 2012

Caught up in digital hedonism

Tough choices are called for when you are overloaded with film, music and interactive media says Chris Roper about the South by South-west festival.

By Chris Roper
Sax star Clemons ‘gave everything he had on stage’
Article
/ 20 June 2011

Sax star Clemons ‘gave everything he had on stage’

Star saxophonist Clarence Clemons, a defining member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died on June 18 after suffering a stroke.

By Staff Reporter
Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies
Article
/ 19 June 2011

Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies

Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen’s early sound, died on Saturday.

By Dean Goodman
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Article
/ 25 June 2008

Obama raps about rap’s bad rap

Bob Dylan. Yo-Yo Ma. Sheryl Crow. Jay-Z. These aren’t musical acts in a summer concert series: They’re artists featured on Barack Obama’s
iPod.

By Ann Sanner

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