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"... A stunning biography of Bruce Springsteen describing his life and work in vivid intimate detail"-- To many, he is known by just his first name. Now meet the man behind the myth, as interviews with family, friends, and Bruce Springsteen, himself, reveal the personal side of the Boss. Take an intimate look at Bruce's life and work.

Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics.

"Authorized by Springsteen and written by his biographer Dave Marsh, Bruce Springsteen on Tour is an intimate look at the touring life of one of America's most beloved musicians. Author of the bestsellers Born to Run and Glory Days, Marsh takes us from Bruce's first concert at the Woodhaven Swim Club in Freehold, New Jersey, all the way to his sold-out 2005 Devils & Dust tour." "Seeing Bruce live is an incredible experience for any fan, but sometimes...

Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, is growing up in England in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when he is introduced to the music of 'the Boss,' Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics.