Bruce Springsteen grew from a dishevelled, bearded singer of youthful street ballads to become the hottest name in the rock world - twice. Once seen as another Bob Dylan wannabe, Springsteen became rock's definitive chronicler of blue-collar life. Springsteen has found the confidence to stand up and be counted with such songs as American Skin, a controversial account of a police killing, and Streets of Philadelphia. This guide examines the growth of Springsteen's career, his collaborations and also his various side projects.
