Without doubt the most iconic music artist to have emerged since the end of the 1960s, Bruce Springsteen is also amongst the most successful, consistent and hard working men in show business. And while his most recent work might not quite match the almost unsurpassable quality of the records he made in his heyday, his live performances are as dynamic as ever and his reputation as one of the most decent guys in the business is way intact.
This box set celebrates 40 years of The Boss – 40 years since Bruce first signed a record contract, 40 years since his career, as we know it, first got off the ground and 40 years working in an industry that he has certainly had a major role in developing.
Featuring two separate DVD documentary films, the first of these reviews and revisits Bruce’s output during the years many see as his most creative – the 1978 - 1982 era during which he released a triumvirate of albums [Darkness, The River & Nebraska] which defined Bruce Springsteen better than any other period of his career.
The second film focuses on Springsteen’s musical influences, the records that informed his muse and the artists who he has never forgotten – many of whom he has gone on to perform or record with.
In completion, this set provides an informative, enlightening and downright entertaining look at the man who has meant so much to so many for so long.
