Bruce Springsteen
latest news & developmentsSpringsteen crosses over into Mexico
In an America awash with leering cruelty, Inyo, a beautiful record by an extraordinary musician, is finally heard after two decades in the vault
God with a battered Telecaster
In his music and concerts, Bruce makes us feel seen, cared for and loved – just like a deity should
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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>.
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.
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.
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.
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.