Daniel Wolff

In this unique collection, critics, musicians, scholars, and fans describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by Bruce Springsteen’s music. A diverse array of contributors reflect on their personal connections to Springsteen’s songs, illustrating the meaning of his music and its resonance for listeners over the course of nearly five decades.
 

This revised and expanded edition of Daniel Wolff’s classic study of Asbury Park, New Jersey tells the tale of the city’s first 150 years, guiding us through the development of its lavish amusement parks and bandstands, the decay of its working-class neighborhoods, the spread of its racially-segregated ghettos, and the effects of recent gentrification.