# Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography - Hardcover

by **Meredith Ochs** (Author)

**Take a riveting behind-the-scenes tour of Bruce Springsteen's life and career, vividly illustrated with over 100 stage and candid photos, plus 10 removable pieces of memorabilia.**

Through story and images, _Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography_ chronicles the life of The Boss--**one of America's favorite rock stars** and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Since 1968, Springsteen's monolithic music career spans more than half a century and has included dozens of tours, awards, and 21 Grammys.

In-depth chapters track Springsteen through **his childhood in Freehold, New Jersey**, the formation of **the E Street Band**, the breakout album **_Born to Run_** and mega-hit **_Born in the U.S.A._**, all the way to his smash hit, _Springsteen on Broadway._ Incredibly, as he continues to pack arenas and inspire generations of loyal fans, Springsteen's stage presence, star power, and musicianship are as strong as ever.

Included are 10 removable reproductions of memorabilia, including:  

-   Springsteen's draft card showing his 4F status
-   1965 concert poster for Springsteen's first band, The Castiles
-   Concert poster for Springsteen's band Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom
-   Concert ad for a Steel Mill concert
-   1975 contact sheet of photos to promote _Born to Run_
-   1974 postcard to promote Springsteen's appearance at Armadillo World Headquarters
-   1976 print of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons onstage
-   1975 concert poster for the E Street Band at the Paramount Theater
-   1987 cover of _Rolling Stone_
-   1985 concert promo sticker

  
The memorabilia, coupled with **115 images of Springsteen**, both **on and off stage**, in this illustrated biography shows what words can't always tell, to give you a full and intimate look at the musician's life.

This luxurious, large-format volume is **the ultimate collector's item for any fan of The Boss.**

### Author Biography

**Meredith Ochs** is a writer, radio personality, musician, photographer, sailor, and world traveler. She is a talk show host and deejay at Sirius XM and a commentator for NPR's _All Things Considered_. Her work has appeared in _Rolling Stone_, _Entertainment Weekly_, _Guitar World_, and numerous other publications. She is a 2016 Gracie Award winner in the category of Outstanding Portrait/Biography for her "Women and Wheels" special. Ochs is a longtime resident of Hoboken, New Jersey, and her favorite Springsteen album is _Darkness on the Edge of Town_.  

**Number of Pages:** 184

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 11.8 x 8.3 IN

**Publication Date:** November 21, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 29.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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